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John Deere S240 Lawn Tractor with 48-In. Deck

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John Deere S240 Lawn Tractor with 48-In. Deck

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John Deere S240 Lawn Tractor with 48-In. Deck is designed to provide a smooth and efficient mowing experience. Featuring a 21.5 HP V-Twin Engine, the S240 delivers reliable performance and superior cutting power. The 48-in. Accel Deep™ Deck is compatible with the optional MulchControl™ kit, offering versatility for various mowing conditions. Additionally, the comfortable 15-in. open back seat ensures a pleasant ride, while the K46 heavy-duty hydrostatic transmission allows for an infinite choice of ground speeds. This model is backed by a 3-year/200-hour bumper-to-bumper warranty, ensuring peace of mind.

Features:

  • 21.5 HP V-Twin Engine
  • 48-in. (122-cm) Accel Deep™ Deck, compatible with optional MulchControl™ kit
  • Comfortable 15-in (38-cm) open back seat
  • K46 heavy-duty hydrostatic transmission
  • Easy-read fuel gauge
  • 3-year/200-hour bumper-to-bumper warranty
  • Powerful and smooth-running premium V-twin engine
  • Hydrostatic/automatic drive transmission with infinite ground speeds

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Model Number: 1085GX01



This model includes a loader. Images and videos may show optional accessories that are not included on base models. Additional options may be available to add for an additional price.
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Engine:

Power

21.5 hp / 16.0 kW

Displacement

44.3 cu inches / 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 inches / 4.45 cm

Fuel tank capacity

2.4 U.S. gallons / 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

TransaXLe:

Type

K46 heavy-duty hyardsrostatic, 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 pounds / 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 inches / 35.6 cm

Tilt steering wheel

No

Turning radius

18 inches / 45.7 cm

Uncut circle radius

With 48A

Seat:

Type

Open-back design with grasp

Seat back height

15 inches / 38.1 cm

Armrests

No

Fore-aft adjustment

While seated, 5.5 inches / 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 inches / 2.5-10.2 cm

Cut height increments

0.25 inches / 0.64 cm

Preset cut height

No

Mower Deck:

Type

Side discharge

Cutting width

Accel Deep mower deck, 48 inches / 122 cm

Construction

Forged steel deck shell

Mower deck material

Steel, 10 gauge / 0.135 inches / 3.4 mm

Mower wash port

Yes, with hose end

Mower drive system

Electric power take-off (PTO) clutch

Mower wheels

Four

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

Notes

Molded-in color material reduces sound, will not rust or dent; Durable primer and powder paint finish; Large, 14 inches (36-cm) steering wheel for more comfortable operation

Warranty

3-year/200-hour bumper-to-bumper

Buyer's Notes:

Rear bagger

2-bag, 6.5 bu / 229 L

Powered material collection

Power Flow system

Mulching system

Yes, MulchControl

Front blade

46 inches / 116.8 cm

Snow blower

Two-stage, 44 inches / 111.8 cm

Sprayer

Tow-behind only, 15 U.S. gallons / 56.8 L; Tow-behind only, 25 U.S. gallons / 94.6 L

Spreader

Tow-behind only, 125 pounds / 57.7 kg; Tow-behind only, 175 pounds / 79.4 kg

Front bumper

Included

Weather protection

Weather enclosure

Sun canopy

Sun canopy

Bucket holder

Yes, single bucket

Tow-behind tools

16

Dimensions:

Height

45 inches / 1143 mm

Overall length

75.1 inches / 1908 mm

Wheepoundsase

48.9 inches / 1242 mm

Width with mower

63 inches /

Engine:
Power 21.5 hp / 16.0 kW
Displacement 44.3 cu inches / 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 inches / 4.45 cm
Fuel tank capacity 2.4 U.S. gallons / 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
TransaXLe:
Type K46 heavy-duty hyardsrostatic, 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 pounds / 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 inches / 35.6 cm
Tilt steering wheel No
Turning radius 18 inches / 45.7 cm
Uncut circle radius With 48A
Seat:
Type Open-back design with grasp
Seat back height 15 inches / 38.1 cm
Armrests No
Fore-aft adjustment While seated, 5.5 inches / 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 inches / 2.5-10.2 cm
Cut height increments 0.25 inches / 0.64 cm
Preset cut height No
Mower Deck:
Type Side discharge
Cutting width Accel Deep mower deck, 48 inches / 122 cm
Construction Forged steel deck shell
Mower deck material Steel, 10 gauge / 0.135 inches / 3.4 mm
Mower wash port Yes, with hose end
Mower drive system Electric power take-off (PTO) clutch
Mower wheels Four
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
Notes Molded-in color material reduces sound, will not rust or dent; Durable primer and powder paint finish; Large, 14 inches (36-cm) steering wheel for more comfortable operation
Warranty 3-year/200-hour bumper-to-bumper
Buyer's Notes:
Rear bagger 2-bag, 6.5 bu / 229 L
Powered material collection Power Flow system
Mulching system Yes, MulchControl
Front blade 46 inches / 116.8 cm
Snow blower Two-stage, 44 inches / 111.8 cm
Sprayer Tow-behind only, 15 U.S. gallons / 56.8 L; Tow-behind only, 25 U.S. gallons / 94.6 L
Spreader Tow-behind only, 125 pounds / 57.7 kg; Tow-behind only, 175 pounds / 79.4 kg
Front bumper Included
Weather protection Weather enclosure
Sun canopy Sun canopy
Bucket holder Yes, single bucket
Tow-behind tools 16
Dimensions:
Height 45 inches / 1143 mm
Overall length 75.1 inches / 1908 mm
Wheepoundsase 48.9 inches / 1242 mm
Width with mower 63 inches /

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