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John Deere S160Lawn Tractor

Riding (Lawn Tractor) mower · Model S160 · Prosumer-duty · Gas

The John Deere S160Lawn Tractor is a prosumer-grade gas lawn tractor, built for large residential properties and acreage, with a 48-inch deck and a 724cc engine making 24 hp. It weighs 480.6 lb (218 kg).

At a glance

Power Source
gas
Cutting Width
48 in (1219 mm)
Displacement
44.2 ci (724 cc)
Engine Power
24 hp
Transmission
Hydrostatic, 2-wheel drive
Weight
481 lbs (218 kg)
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Engine

John Deere S160Lawn Tractor engine specifications
Power Sourcegas
Displacement44.2 ci (724 cc)
Engine Power24 hp
Cylinders2
Engine Model44U877 (M44)
Fuel TypeGasoline

Deck

John Deere S160Lawn Tractor deck specifications
Cutting Width48 in (1219 mm)
Min Cut Height1 in (25 mm)
Max Cut Height4 in (102 mm)
Deck MaterialSteel, 12 gauge0.105 in.2.7 mm
Deck ConstructionStamped steel deck shell
Deck Gauge12
DischargeSide discharge

Drive

John Deere S160Lawn Tractor drive specifications
TransmissionHydrostatic, 2-wheel drive
Ground Speed5.5 mph
Drive Tire Size20x10-8
Drive SystemElectric power take-off (PTO) clutch
Reverse Speed3.2 mph

Dimensions

John Deere S160Lawn Tractor dimensions specifications
Weight481 lbs (218 kg)
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal (9.1 L)
Length74.9 in (1903 mm)
Width60.8 in (1544 mm)
Height45.3 in (1151 mm)

Commercial / Pro

John Deere S160Lawn Tractor commercial / pro specifications
Frame ConstructionFull-length welded steel
Seat TypeTwo-piece with open-back

General

John Deere S160Lawn Tractor general specifications
Bagger Capacity6.5 bu (229 L)
Warranty2 yr

Productivity & acreage

S160Lawn Tractor deck width, ground speed and computed acres-per-hour, from the specs we have. Duty class: Prosumer — A higher-capacity homeowner machine for larger properties and acreage.

Acres/hr (80%)
2.13
Acres/hr (100%)
2.67
Deck width
48 in
Ground speed
5.5 mph

Productivity computed from deck width and ground speed. Compare on the calculator ›

John Deere S160Lawn Tractor professional and productivity specifications
Deck width48 in
Engine makenot specified by manufacturer
Engine displacement724 cc
Engine power24 hp
TransmissionHydrostatic, 2-wheel drive
Drive typenot specified by manufacturer
Ground speed5.5 mph
Cut-height range25 mm – 102 mm
Fuel capacity9.1 L
Weight218 kg
Warranty2
Commercial warrantynot specified by manufacturer
Deck constructionStamped steel deck shell
Deck gauge12 ga
Spindle typenot specified by manufacturer
Frame constructionFull-length welded steel
Anti-scalp rollersnot specified by manufacturer
Drive tire size20x10-8
Seat typeTwo-piece with open-back
Dealer networknot specified by manufacturer

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Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — deere.com.

Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.

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