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John Deere S240

Lawn Mower
  • 21.5 HP* V-Twin Engine
  • 48-in. (122-cm) Accel Deep™ Deck, compatible with optional MulchControl™ kit
  • Comfortable 15-in (38-cm) open back seat
  • Side-by-side forward and reverse pedals
  • K46 heavy-duty hydrostatic transmission
  • Easy read fuel gauge 
  • 3-year/200-hour bumper-to-bumper warranty
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Serial Number

Make

John Deere

Model

S240

Year

Hours

Stock number

Machine type

Lawn Mower

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Find the latest features and pricing on the John Deere S240 Lawn Tractor with 48-in. Deck.

Specifications

Key Specs

Engine power
21.5 hp
16.0 kW
Oil change
No-tools oil drain with replaceable filter
Engine manufacturer/model
FR651V
Transaxle type
K46 heavy-duty hydrostatic, two-wheel drive
Transaxle control
Side-by-side pedals
Rear tires
20x10-8
Lift system type
Spring-assisted hand-grip lever
Cutting width
Accel Deep™ mower deck, 48 in.
122 cm
U.S. warranty
3-year/200-hour bumper-to-bumper* (*Term limited to years or hours used, whichever comes first, and varies by model. See the LIMITED WARRANTY FOR NEW JOHN DEERE TURF AND UTILITY EQUIPMENT at JohnDeere.com or JohnDeere.ca/TUWarranty for details.)

Engine

Power
21.5 hp
16.0 kW
Displacement
44.3 cu in.
726 cc
Manufacturer/model
FR651V
Type
Overhead valve, full-pressure lube, oil filter
Cylinders
V-twin, cast-iron liners
Governor
Mechanical
Choke/speed control
Separate levers, automatic choke return
Cooling method
Air
Air cleaner
Dry, replaceable
Oil change
No-tools oil drain with replaceable filter

Fuel system

Type
Gasoline
Fuel delivery
Pulse pump and carburetor
Fuel gauge
Easy-read on dash
Fuel tank location
Rear
Fuel fill opening
Center, 1.75 in.
4.45 cm
Fuel tank capacity
2.4 U.S. gal.
9.1 L

Electrical system

Battery
12 V
300 CCA
Charging system
Flywheel alternator, regulated, 12 amp
Engine starter
Bendix type
Hour meter
Yes
Headlights
Two standard, incandescent
Taillights or reflector
Reflectors
Backup lights
No
Rear work lights
No
12-V outlet
No

Transaxle

Type
K46 heavy-duty hydrostatic, two-wheel drive
Control
Side-by-side pedals
Cruise control
Standard
Oil cooler
Fins and fan on transaxle
Oil filter
Internal, not replaceable
Differential lock
No
Forward speed
0-5.5 mph
0-8.9 km/h
Reverse speed
0-3.2 mph
0-5.2 km/h
Brakes
Internal wet disk

Chassis

Frame
Full-length welded steel
Primer/paint
E-coat/powder
Weight bracket
Optional rear
Receiver hitch
No
Front axle
Cast iron front axle, front wheel sealed ball bearings
Spindle bushings
No
Front tires
15x6-6
Rear tires
20x10-8
Hood material
Molded-in color material reduces sound, will not rust or dent
Fender deck material
Stamped steel
Floor mats
Yes, with debris removing channels
Storage
Storage tray with cover
Service interval decal
Yes
Fender handles/grips
Handgrips
Cup holder
Yes
Equipment mounting
CargO Mount™ system
Maximum towing capacity
500 lb
227 kg

Steering

Type
Sector and pinion with single drag link and tie rod
Four-wheel steer
Not available on this model
Steering wheel
Deluxe, diameter - 14 in.
35.6 cm
Tilt steering wheel
No
Turning radius
18 in.
45.7 cm
Uncut circle radius
With 48A: 18.5 in.
47 cm

Seat

Type
Open-back design with grasp
Seat back height
15 in.
38.1 cm
Armrests
No
Fore-aft adjustment
While seated, 5.5 in.
14 cm
Seat suspension
Tilt, two rubber isolators

Lift system

Type
Spring-assisted hand-grip lever
Hydraulic outlets
No
Mower cut height
13 positions, 1-4 in.
2.5-10.2 cm
Cut height increments
0.25 in.
0.64 cm
Preset cut height
No

Mower deck

Type
Side discharge
Cutting width
Accel Deep mower deck, 48 in.
122 cm
Construction
Forged steel deck shell
Mower deck material
Steel, 10 gauge
0.135 in.
3.4 mm
Mower wash port
Yes, with hose end
Mower drive system
Electric power take-off (PTO) clutch
Mower wheels
Four
Mower wheel adjustment
One bolt
Mower level adjustment
Easy-level deck

Mower attachability

Type
Slide under tractor
Front draft arms
One spring clip
Rear draft arms
Two spring clips
Mower wheels rotate
No
Drive system
Single V-belt

Safety

Meets ANSI standard
Yes
Meets OPEI standard
Yes
Backup protection
Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
Safety video
Yes

Buyer's notes

Notes
Molded-in color material reduces sound, will not rust or dent
Durable primer and powder paint finish
Large, 14-in. (36-cm) steering wheel for more comfortable operation
Warranty
3-year/200-hour bumper-to-bumper* (*Term limited to years or hours used, whichever comes first, and varies by model. See the LIMITED WARRANTY FOR NEW JOHN DEERE TURF AND UTILITY EQUIPMENT at JohnDeere.com or JohnDeere.ca/TUWarranty for details.)

Optional equipment

Mowers
Rear bagger
2-bag, 6.5 bu
229 L
Powered material collection
Power Flow™ system
Mulching system
Yes, MulchControl™
Front thatcher
Front blade
46 in.
116.8 cm
Mid-mount blade
Snow blower
Two-stage, 44 in.
111.8 cm
Rotary broom
Rotary tiller
Sleeve hitch
3-point hitch
Rear power take-off (PTO)
Plow, moldboard
Box scraper
Cultivator
Rear blade
Disk harrow
Landscape rake
Sprayer
Tow-behind only, 15 U.S. gal.
56.8 L
Tow-behind only, 25 U.S. gal.
94.6 L
Spreader
Tow-behind only, 125 lb
57.7 kg
Tow-behind only, 175 lb
79.4 kg
Front bumper
Included
Brush guard
Weather protection
Weather enclosure
Sun canopy
Sun canopy
Rear receiver hitch
Bucket holder
Yes, single bucket
Grass striping
Tractor shovel
Front loader
Other equipment
Tow-behind tools
16

Dimensions

Height
45 in.
1143 mm
Overall length
75.1 in.
1908 mm
Wheelbase
48.9 in.
1242 mm
Width with mower
63 in.
1600 mm
Width with mower (deflector raised for storage)
54 in.
1372 mm
Width without mower
39.4 in.
1000 mm
Weight
522 lb
237 kg

Additional information

Manufacturing location
Greeneville, Tennessee, USA
Date collected
3-Oct-22

Availability