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S240 / S240 Lawn Tractor with 48-in. Deckinfo
S240 / S240 Lawn Tractor with 48-in. Deck Details
- 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
Key Specs
- Engine power21.5 hp
16.0 kW - Oil changeNo-tools oil drain with replaceable filter
- Engine manufacturer/modelFR651V
- Transaxle typeK46 heavy-duty hydrostatic, two-wheel drive
- Transaxle controlSide-by-side pedals
- Rear tires20x10-8
- Lift system typeSpring-assisted hand-grip lever
- Cutting widthAccel Deep™ mower deck, 42 in.
107 cm
Accel Deep™ mower deck, 48 in.
122 cm - U.S. warranty3-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
- Power21.5 hp
16.0 kW - Displacement44.3 cu in.
726 cc - Manufacturer/modelFR651V
- TypeOverhead valve, full-pressure lube, oil filter
- CylindersV-twin, cast-iron liners
- GovernorMechanical
- Choke/speed controlSeparate levers, automatic choke return
- Cooling methodAir
- Air cleanerDry, replaceable
- Oil changeNo-tools oil drain with replaceable filter
Fuel system
- TypeGasoline
- Fuel deliveryPulse pump and carburetor
- Fuel gaugeEasy-read on dash
- Fuel tank locationRear
- Fuel fill openingCenter, 1.75 in.
4.45 cm - Fuel tank capacity2.4 U.S. gal.
9.1 L
Electrical system
- Battery12 V
300 CCA - Charging systemFlywheel alternator, regulated, 12 amp
- Engine starterBendix type
- Hour meterYes
- HeadlightsTwo standard, LED
- Taillights or reflectorReflectors
- Backup lightsNo
- Rear work lightsNo
- 12-V outletNo
- USB power portUSB Type-C power port
Transaxle
- TypeK46 heavy-duty hydrostatic, two-wheel drive
- ControlSide-by-side pedals
- Cruise controlStandard
- Oil coolerFins and fan on transaxle
- Oil filterInternal, not replaceable
- Differential lockNo
- Forward speed0-5.5 mph
0-8.9 km/h - Reverse speed0-3.2 mph
0-5.2 km/h - BrakesInternal wet disk
Chassis
- FrameFull-length welded steel
- Primer/paintE-coat/powder
- Weight bracketOptional rear
- Receiver hitchNo
- Front axleCast iron front axle, front wheel sealed ball bearings
- Spindle bushingsNo
- Front tires15x6-6
- Rear tires20x10-8
- Hood materialMolded-in color material reduces sound, will not rust or dent
- Fender deck materialStamped steel
- Floor matsYes, with debris removing channels
- StorageStorage tray with cover
- Service interval decalYes
- Fender handles/gripsHandgrips
- Cup holderYes
- Equipment mountingCargO Mount™ system
- Maximum towing capacity500 lb
227 kg
Steering
- TypeSector and pinion with single drag link and tie rod
- Four-wheel steerNot available on this model
- Steering wheelDeluxe, diameter - 14 in.
35.6 cm - Tilt steering wheelNo
- Turning radius18 in.
45.7 cm - Uncut circle radius42A: 24 in.
61 cm
48A: 18.5 in.
47 cm
Seat
- TypeTwo-piece cut-and-sewn with open-back and green accents
- Seat back height15 in.
38.1 cm - ArmrestsNo
- Fore-aft adjustmentWhile seated, 5.5 in.
14 cm - Seat suspensionTilt, two rubber isolators
Lift system
- TypeSpring-assisted hand-grip lever
- Hydraulic outletsNo
- Mower cut height13 positions, 1-4 in.
2.5-10.2 cm - Cut height increments0.25 in.
0.64 cm - Preset cut heightNo
Mower deck
- TypeSide discharge
- Cutting widthAccel Deep™ mower deck, 42 in.
107 cm
Accel Deep™ mower deck, 48 in.
122 cm - Construction42A: Stamped steel deck shell
48A: Forged steel deck shell - Mower deck material42A: 12 gauge
0.105 in.
2.7 mm
48A: 10 gauge
0.135 in.
3.4 mm - Mower wash portYes, with hose end
- Mower drive systemElectric power take-off (PTO) clutch
- Mower wheels42A: Two
48A: Four - Mower wheel adjustmentOne bolt
- Mower level adjustmentEasy-level deck
Mower attachability
- TypeSlide under tractor
- Front draft armsOne spring clip
- Rear draft armsTwo spring clips
- Mower wheels rotateNo
- Drive systemSingle V-belt
Safety
- Meets ANSI standardYes
- Meets OPEI standardYes
- Backup protectionReverse Implement Option (RIO)
- Safety videoYes
Buyer's notes
- NotesPowerful FR651V v-twin engine
Productive Accel Deep mower deck
3-year/200-hour warranty - Warranty3-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
- Rear bagger2-bag, 6.5 bu
229 L - Powered material collection48A: Power Flow™ blower
- Mulching systemYes, MulchControl™
- Front blade46 in.
116.8 cm - Snow blowerTwo-stage, 44 in.
111.8 cm - SprayerTow-behind only, 15 U.S. gal.
56.8 L
Tow-behind only, 25 U.S. gal.
94.6 L - SpreaderTow-behind only, 125 lb
57.7 kg
Tow-behind only, 175 lb
79.4 kg - Front bumperIncluded
- Weather protectionWeather enclosure
- Sun canopySun canopy
- Bucket holderYes, single bucket
- Grass striping42A: Lawn striping kit
- Tow-behind tools16
Dimensions
- Height45 in.
1143 mm - Overall length75.1 in.
1908 mm - Wheelbase48.9 in.
1242 mm - Width with mower42A: 50 in.
1270 mm
48A: 63 in.
1600 mm - Width with mower (deflector raised for storage)42A: 49 in.
1244 mm
48A: 54 in.
1372 mm - Width without mower39.4 in.
1000 mm - Weight42A: 486 lb
220 kg
48A: 522 lb
237 kg
Additional information
- Manufacturing locationGreeneville, Tennessee, USA
- Date collected1-Oct-2025
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