John Deere lawn tractors
John Deere S240 Sport
The John Deere S240 Sport is a lawn tractor produced from 2015 to 2025 as part of the S200 Series. It features an 18.5 hp Kawasaki 603cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine with a hydrostatic transmission (Tuff Torq K46DP) offering infinite forward and reverse speeds. The tractor has a two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. It includes a mid PTO with an independent electric clutch. Dimensions include a 48.9 inch wheelbase, 75.1 inch length, 44.6 inch width, and a weight of 458 lbs with mower deck. Tires are sized 15x6.00-6 front and 20x10.0-8 rear. Electrical system uses a 12-volt battery with a flywheel alternator charging at 15 amps. Attachments available include 42" and 48" mid-mount mower decks, a 44" snowblower, and a 46" front blade. The S240 was originally priced at $2,500 in 2015 and built in Greenville, Tennessee, USA.
Power14 hp
Founded38/46/48" deck
ModelS240
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere S240 Sport
Tires
| Rear tire | 20x10.0-8 |
|---|---|
| Front tire | 15x6.00-6 |
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Kawasaki FS600V |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 2.4 gal (9.1 L) |
| Air cleaner | foam and paper cartridge |
| Bore/Stroke | 2.87x2.84 inches (73 x 72 mm) |
| Fuel system | carburetor |
| Displacement | 603 cc (36.8 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 1.8 qts (1.7 L) |
| Configuration | air-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin |
| Power (gross) | 18.5 hp (13.8 kW) |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches (0.762 mm) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Compression ratio | 8.1:1 |
| Oil change interval | 100 h |
Dimensions
| Width | 44.6 inches (113 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 75.1 inches (190 cm) |
| Weight | 458 lbs (207 kg) Weight with mower deck |
| Wheelbase | 48.9 inches (124 cm) |
| Front axle | Cast-iron |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery Group | U1 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 15 |
| Charging system | flywheel alternator |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Lawn tractor |
|---|---|
| Series | S200 Series |
| Built in | Greenville, Tennessee, USA |
| Original price | $2,500 in 2015 |
| Years produced | 2015 - 2025 |
Attachments
| Blade | 46 inches width (116 cm), front-mount |
|---|---|
| Snowblower | 44 inches width (111 cm), front-mount |
| 42" mid-mount mower deck | 42 inches (106 cm), 2-blade, manual lift, cut height 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm) |
| 48" mid-mount mower deck | 48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, cut height 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm), cut adjustments: 13 |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Model | Tuff Torq K46DP |
| Oil change | sealed unit, owner service is not recommended |
Serial Numbers
| 2015 | 100001 |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 700001 |
| 2017 | 810001 |
| 2018 | 825001 |
| 2019 | 850001 |
| 2020 | 870001 |
| 2021 | 880001 |
| Location | Serial number plate on the rear of the S240 |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | electric |
|---|---|
| PTO type | independent |
| PTO location | Mid PTO |