John Deere S240

Battery

12 V
195 CCA

Charging system

Flywheel alternator, regulated, 15 amp

Engine starter

Bendix type

Hourmeter

Yes, with service reminder

Headlights

Two standard, incandescent

Taillights or reflector

Reflectors

Backup lights

No

Rear work lights

No

12-V outlet

Optional

Type

K46 hydrostatic integrated with transaxle

Control

Two-pedal foot-controlled hydrostatic

Cruise control

Standard

Oil cooler

Fins and fan on transaxle

Oil filter

Yes, internal, not replaceable

Differential lock

No

Forward speed

0-5.5 mph
0-8.9 km/h

Reverse speed

0-3.2 mph
0-5.1 km/h

Brakes

Internal wet disk

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 ball bearings

Spindle bushings

No

Front tires

15x6-6

Rear tires

20x10-8

Hood material

JD Loy, UV resistant

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

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

25 in.
63.5 cm

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

Type

Lever on fender deck

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

Type

Side discharge

Cutting width

Edge™ mower deck, 42 in.
107 cm

Construction

Stamped steel deck shell

Mower deck material

Steel, 13 gauge
0.09 in.
2.3 mm

Mower wash port

Yes

Mower drive system

Electric power take-off (PTO) clutch

Mower wheels

Two

Mower wheel adjustment

One bolt

Mower level adjustment

Easy-level deck

Type

Slide under tractor

Front draft arms

One spring clip

Rear draft arms

Two spring clips

Mower wheels rotate

No

Drive system

Single belt

Meets ANSI standard

Yes

Meets OPEI standard

Yes

Backup protection

Reverse Implement Option (RIO)

Safety video

Yes

Notes

JD Loy hood resists fading, won't 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.)

Mowers

Standard, 42 in.
107 cm

Rear bagger

2-bag, 6.5 bu
229 L

Mulching system

Mulch cover or high-performance plug

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

Standard two-bar styled front bumper

Weather protection

Snow cab

Bucket holder

Yes, single bucket

Grass striping

Lawn striping kit

Tow-behind tools

16

Height

44.6 in.
113.2 cm

Overall length

75.1 in.
191 cm

Wheelbase

48.9 in.
124.2 cm

Width with mower

54.9 in.
139 cm

Width with mower (deflector raised for storage)

44.8 in.
114 cm

Weight

458 lb
208 kg