John Deere lawn tractors
John Deere 240
The John Deere 240 is a garden tractor produced from 1988 to 1992 as part of the Late 200 Series. It features a 14 hp Kawasaki 422cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine, a 6-speed belt-driven gear transmission, and two-wheel drive. The tractor was built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA. It has an open operator station with optional vinyl weather enclosure and offers a variety of attachments including mid-mount mower decks, snowblower, and blade. The 240 is known for its reliability and versatility in lawn and garden tasks.
Power14 hp
Founded38/46/48" deck
Model240
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 240
Tires
| Ag rear | 23x10.50-12 |
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| Lawn/turf rear | 23x10.50-12 |
| Lawn/turf front | 16x6.50-8 |
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
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| Model | Kawasaki FC420V |
| Cooling | air-cooled vertical-shaft |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 3 gal (11.4 L) |
| Rated RPM | 3350 |
| Air cleaner | dry with foam pre-cleaner |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.5x2.7 inches (89 x 69 mm) |
| Compression | 8.4:1 |
| Displacement | 422 cc (25.8 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 1.25 qts (1.2 L) |
| Power (gross) | 14 hp (10.4 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Oil change interval | 50 h |
Dimensions
| Width | 41.5 inches (105 cm) |
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| Height | 43.6 inches (110 cm) |
| Length | 71.5 inches (181 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 47.9 inches (121 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 590 lbs (267 kg) |
| Weight with mower deck | 680 lbs (308 kg) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
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| Battery CCA | 342 |
| Battery Group | U1 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 13 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Production
| Series | Late 200 Series |
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| Built in | Horicon, Wisconsin, USA |
| Category | Garden tractor |
| Years produced | 1988 - 1992 |
Attachments
| Details | A 30-inch mechanical drive tiller (M03260X/MO3261X) was compatible with the John Deere 240. Front lift kit BM16733 is required for the front blade and snow blower. |
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| Overview | 38" mid-mount mower deck, 46" mid-mount mower deck, 48" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, blade |
| 46" Blade | front-mount, 46 inches width (116 cm), 17 inches height (43 cm), 5 inches lift (12 cm), 3 inches cut (7 cm), 110 lbs (49 kg), manual-lift, manual-angle |
| 38" Mower deck | 38 inches (96 cm), Total width: 53.5 inches (135 cm), 2-blade, manual lift, Cut height: 1.5 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm), 90 lbs (40 kg) |
| 46" Mower deck | 46 inches (116 cm), Total width: 57 inches (144 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, Cut height: 1.5 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm), 125 lbs (56 kg) |
| 48" Mower deck | 48 inches (121 cm), Total width: 57 inches (144 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, Cut height: 1.5 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm) |
| 42" Snow blower | John Deere 3250M, 42 inches width (106 cm), single-stage, Total width: 43 inches (109 cm), Clear height: 17 inches (43 cm), front-mount, manual-lift, 175 lbs (79 kg) |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven gear |
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| Gears | 6 forward and 1 reverse |
| Model | Tuff Torq E0905 |
| Notes | The Deere 240 operated with gear shift and clutch pedal. Clutch must be used to shift between gears. Transmission should not be shifted on the move while under heavy load. For the 1992 model year, serial number 130001, the brake changed to a wet disc internal to the transmission. Those transmissions called for low-viscosity Hy-Gard lubricant instead of gear oil. |
| Oil type | 90W gear lube, J20B |
| Oil capacity | 3.4 qts (3.2 L) |
Tractor hitch
| Type | sleeve hitch (Optional) |
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Steering and Brakes
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
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| Brakes | expanding mechanical shoe (early), wet disc (1992) |
| Steering | manual enclosed recirculating ball |
| Operator station | Open operator station. Vinyl weather enclosure optional. |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Type | Mid PTO |
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| Clutch | electric |
| Operation | independent |