Lawn & Garden S240 Lawn Tractor with 48-in. Deck
S240 Sport Series S240 Lawn Tractor with 48-in. Deck
Overview:
The John Deere S240 Lawn Mower is as easy-to-use as ever and now available with a 48-in. (122 cm) Accel Deep™ Mower Deck to mow better, faster, and the optional MulchControl™ Kit to tell your grass clippings where to go and feed your lawn.
Features
- Two side-by-side forward and reverse pedals
- Wide, welcoming operator station
- Cool and comfortable 15-in. (38 cm) open, high-back seat
- Powerful V-Twin Engine
- 48-in. (122 cm) Accel Deep™ Mower Deck with MulchControl™ Kit option
Specifications
| Make/Model | John Deere S240 Lawn Tractor with 48-in. Deck |
| ENGINE | |
| Power | 18.5 hp (13.8 kW) |
| Displacement | 36.8 cu in. (603 cc) |
| Manufacturer/model | FS600V |
| 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 with foam pre-cleaner |
| Oil drain | No tools |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Type | Gasoline |
| Fuel delivery | Pulse pump and carburetor |
| Fuel gauge | Mechanical, view-able from seat |
| 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 (195 CCA) |
| Charging system | Flywheel alternator, regulated, 15 amp |
| Engine starter | Bendix type |
| Hourmeter | Yes, with service reminder |
| Headlights | Two standard, incandescent |
| Taillights or reflector | Reflectors |
| Backup lights | No |
| Rear work lights | No |
| 12-V outlet | Optional |
| TRANSAXLE | |
| Type | K46 hydrostatic integrated with transaxle |
| Control | Two-pedal foot-controlled hydrostatic |
| Cruise control | Standard |
| Oil cooler | Fins and fan on transaxle |
| Oil filter | Yes, internal, not replaceable |
| Differential lock | No |
| Forward speed | 0-5.5 mph (0-8.9 km/h) |
| Reverse speed | 0-3.2 mph (0-5.1 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 ball bearings |
| Spindle bushings | No |
| Front tires | 15x6-6 |
| Rear tires | 20x10-8 |
| Hood material | JD Loy, UV resistant |
| 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 |
| STEERING | |
| Type | Sector and pinion with single drag link and tie rod |
| All-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 | |
| 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 | Lever on fender deck |
| 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 | 48 in. (122 cm) |
| Construction | Stamped steel deck shell |
| Mower deck material | Steel, 10 gauge 0.135 in. (3.4 mm) |
| Mower wash port | Yes |
| 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 belt |
| SAFETY | |
| Meets ANSI standard | Yes |
| Meets OPEI standard | Yes |
| Backup protection | Reverse Implement Option (RIO) |
| Safety video | Yes |
| BUYER'S NOTES | |
| Notes | JD Loy hood resists fading, won't 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/TU Warranty for details.) |
| OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT | |
| Mowers | 48A (standard) |
| Rear bagger | 2-bag, 6.5 bu (229 L) |
| Powered material collection | Power Flow™ blower |
| Mulching system | Yes, MulchControl™ |
| Front blade | 46 in. (116.8 cm) |
| Snow blower | Two-stage, 44 in. (111.8 cm) |
| 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 | Standard two-bar styled front bumper |
| Weather protection | Snow cab |
| Bucket holder | Yes, single bucket |
| Grass striping | Lawn striping kit |
| Tow-behind tools | 16 |
| DIMENSIONS | |
| Height | 44.6 in. (113.2 cm) |
| Overall length | 75.1 in. (191 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 48.9 in. (124.2 cm) |
| Width with mower | 62.5 in. (159 cm) |
| Width with mower (deflector raised for storage) | 53.6 in. (136 cm) |
| Weight | 458 lb (208 kg) |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | |
| Date collected |