John Deere S160 Lawn Tractor
Riding (Lawn Tractor) mower · Model S160 · Prosumer-duty · Gas
John Deere doesn’t publish a list price for this model — it’s dealer quote only. The John Deere product page is the place to start.
- Weighs 481 lb
- On a 6×12 trailer 1,381 lb towed, single-axle 3,500 lb
- Mows an acre in 40 min (28 at top speed) How long for your yard? ›
- How these are worked out ›
The John Deere S160 Lawn 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
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Engine
| Power Source | gas |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 44.2 ci (724 cc) |
| Engine Power | 24 hp |
| Cylinders | 2 |
| Engine Model | 44U877 (M44) |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Deck
| Cutting Width | 48 in (1219 mm) |
|---|---|
| Min Cut Height | 1 in (25 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 4 in (102 mm) |
| Deck Material | Steel, 12 gauge0.105 in.2.7 mm |
| Deck Construction | Stamped steel deck shell |
| Deck Gauge | 12 |
| Discharge | Side discharge |
Drive
| Transmission | Hydrostatic, 2-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Ground Speed | 5.5 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | 20x10-8 |
| Drive System | Electric power take-off (PTO) clutch |
| Reverse Speed | 3.2 mph |
Dimensions
| Weight | 481 lbs (218 kg) |
|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 2.4 gal (9.1 L) |
| Length | 74.9 in (1903 mm) |
| Width | 60.8 in (1544 mm) |
| Height | 45.3 in (1151 mm) |
Commercial / Pro
| Frame Construction | Full-length welded steel |
|---|---|
| Seat Type | Two-piece with open-back |
General
| Bagger Capacity | 6.5 bu (229 L) |
|---|---|
| Warranty | 2 yr |
Productivity & acreage
S160 Lawn 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.
Productivity computed from deck width and ground speed. Compare on the calculator ›
| Deck width | 48 in |
|---|---|
| Engine displacement | 724 cc |
| Engine power | 24 hp |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic, 2-wheel drive |
| Ground speed | 5.5 mph |
| Cut-height range | 25 mm – 102 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 9.1 L |
| Weight | 218 kg |
| Warranty | 2 |
| Deck construction | Stamped steel deck shell |
| Deck gauge | 12 ga |
| Frame construction | Full-length welded steel |
| Drive tire size | 20x10-8 |
| Seat type | Two-piece with open-back |
John Deere doesn’t publish 5 of these for the S160 Lawn Tractor: engine make, drive type, commercial warranty, spindle type, anti-scalp rollers.
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Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — deere.com.
What the parts on this spec sheet mean
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What the specs work out to
Figures MowerFacts computes from John Deere’s own numbers — not published by the manufacturer.
Mowing time
- ¼ acre10 min 7 min
- ½ acre20 min 14 min
- 1 acre40 min 28 min
- 2 acres1 h 20 min 56 min
- 5 acres3 h 21 min 2 h 21 min
About 40 min per acre at 1.49 acres/hour, mowing at 3.8 mph. The second figure is at the published 5.5 mph top speed (2.13 acres/hour) — faster than anyone really mows. About 3.6 acres per tank.
Weight & hauling
- Machine weight481 lb
- + 6×12 trailer900 lb
- Towed weight1,381 lb
- single-axle 3,500 lbCarries it, 2,119 lb spare
- tandem-axle 7,000 lbCarries it, 5,619 lb spare
Needs a single-axle 3,500 lb trailer and a vehicle rated to tow at least 1,381 lb.
Gate & trailer fit
- 32 in gateToo wide
- 36 in gateToo wide
- 48 in gateToo wide
Needs at least 61 in of clearance.
Power & run time
- Power per deck inch0.5 hp/in
- Run time per tank~2.4 h
Mowing times assume 1.49 acres/hour: deck width x 3.8 mph at 80% efficiency, which allows for overlap, turns and trimming. 3.8 mph is 70% of the 5.5 mph top speed John Deere publishes - almost nobody mows flat out. The "at top speed" figure is the same sum at 5.5 mph, shown so you can see it.
Fit uses John Deere's published overall width.
Towed weight adds a 900 lb allowance for a 6x12 open utility trailer to John Deere's published machine weight. Your trailer's own weight is on its VIN plate. Tongue weight, axle placement and your vehicle's tow rating are still yours to check — this is the load, not a loading plan.
Run time assumes a typical 1 gal/hour burn at working load; real consumption varies with engine, load and cut.
John Deere S160 Lawn Tractor questions
What size deck is on the John Deere S160 Lawn Tractor?
The John Deere S160 Lawn Tractor has a 48-inch (1219 mm) cutting deck with steel, 12 gauge0.105 in.2.7 mm construction.
What engine is in the John Deere S160 Lawn Tractor?
The John Deere S160 Lawn Tractor is powered by 724 cc, 24 hp. Horsepower is the manufacturer's own rating.
How much does the John Deere S160 Lawn Tractor weigh?
The John Deere S160 Lawn Tractor weighs 481 lb (218 kg) as specified by John Deere.
What size trailer do I need for the John Deere S160 Lawn Tractor?
At 481 lb, the John Deere S160 Lawn Tractor on a typical 6x12 open utility trailer (about 900 lb empty) is roughly 1,381 lb of towed weight. That is within a single-axle 3,500 lb trailer, and your tow vehicle needs to be rated for at least 1,381 lb. Tongue weight, axle placement and your own trailer's empty weight still have to be checked — this is the arithmetic, not a loading plan.
How fast is the John Deere S160 Lawn Tractor?
Top ground speed is 5.5 mph. With its 48-inch deck that works out to about 2.13 acres per hour at 80% efficiency — allowing for overlap, turns and trimming.
How long does the John Deere S160 Lawn Tractor take to mow an acre?
About 28 min per acre, from its 48-inch deck at 5.5 mph and 80% efficiency — roughly 2.13 acres an hour, so five acres is about 2 h 21 min. Rough or obstacle-heavy ground takes longer; this is deck width times ground speed, not a timed test.
How big is the fuel tank on the John Deere S160 Lawn Tractor?
The John Deere S160 Lawn Tractor holds 2.4 gal (9.1 L) of fuel.
How much does the John Deere S160 Lawn Tractor cost?
John Deere doesn't publish a list price for the John Deere S160 Lawn Tractor — it's sold on a dealer quote. MowerFacts records prices only where the manufacturer publishes them.
What is the John Deere S160 Lawn Tractor built for?
Prosumer-duty riding mower. A higher-capacity homeowner machine for larger properties and acreage.
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