2024 John Deere S240, 42-in. Deck
$3,499.00
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Year2024
MakeJohn Deere
ModelS240, 42-in. Deck
Product Features
Description
Lawn Tractor with 42-in. Deck
Key Features
- 21.5 HP* V-Twin Engine
- 42-in. (107-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
Features
- Engine is powerful and smooth-running premium V-twin design
- 42-in. (107-cm) Accel Deep™ (42A) Mower Deck cuts clean and is versatile
- MulchControl™ system provides superior mulching performance and rapid conversion
- Three-year or 200-hour bumper-to-bumper warranty is standard
- Hydrostatic/automatic drive transmission gives an infinite choice of ground speeds
- Snow removal is a strength of lawn tractors
- Full-length, welded-steel frame and cast-iron front axle for reliability
- Operator station designed for operator comfort and convenience
- Easy-read fuel gauge shows fuel level on dashboard and controls are convenient to use
- Serviceability is convenient with easy-open hood
- Help maintain your mower and lawn with the MowerPlus™ app and connector
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, 42 in. / 107 in.
- 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 42A: 24 in. / 61 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, 42 in. / 107 cm
- Construction: Stamped steel deck shell
- Mower deck material: 12 gauge, 0.105 in., 2.7 mm
- Mower wash port: Yes, with hose end
- Mower drive system: Electric power take-off (PTO) clutch
- Mower wheels: Two
- 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
- Rear bagger: 2-bag, 6.5 bu / 229 L
- 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: Included
- Weather protection: Weather enclosure
- Sun canopy: Sun canopy
- Bucket holder: Yes, single bucket
- Grass striping: Lawn striping kit
- 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: 50 in. / 1270 mm
- Width with mower (deflector raised for storage): 49 in. / 1244 mm
- Width without mower: 39.4 in. / 1000 mm
- Weight: 486 lb. / 220 kg
Additional information
- Manufacturing location: Greeneville, Tennessee, USA
Engine
| Horse Power | 21.5 HP (16.0 kW) |
| Engine Type | FR651V |
| Displacement | 44.3 cu in. (726 cc) |
General
| Transmission | K46 heavy-duty hydrostatic, two-wheel drive |
| Wheel Size | 20x10-8 |
| Fuel Capacity | 2.4 U.S. gal. (9.1 L) |
Deck
| Deck Size | 42 in. (107 cm) |
| Discharge Type | Side discharge |
