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John Deere 240

John Deere 240 tractor
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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.
John Deere 240garden tractorKawasaki FC420V engine14 hplawn tractormower decksnowblowerbladeTuff Torq transmission19881989199019911992
Power14 hp
Founded38/46/48" deck
Model240

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 240

Tires

Ag rear:23x10.50-12
Lawn/turf rear:23x10.50-12
Lawn/turf front:16x6.50-8

Engine

Type:gasoline
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)
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
Battery CCA:342
Battery Group:U1
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:13
Charging system:alternator

Production

Series:Late 200 Series
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.
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
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)

Steering and Brakes

Drive:Two-wheel drive
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
Clutch:electric
Operation:independent

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