John Deere S240Lawn Tractor
Riding (Lawn Tractor) mower · Model S240 · Prosumer-duty · Gas
The John Deere S240Lawn Tractor is a prosumer-grade gas lawn tractor, built for large residential properties and acreage, with a 42-inch deck and a 726cc engine making 21.5 hp. It weighs 486 lb (220.4 kg).
At a glance
Engine
| Power Source | gas |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 44.3 ci (726 cc) |
| Engine Power | 21.5 hp |
| Cylinders | 2 |
| Engine Model | FR651V |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Deck
| Cutting Width | 42 in (1067 mm) |
|---|---|
| Min Cut Height | 1 in (25 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 4 in (102 mm) |
| Deck Material | 42A: 12 gauge0.105 in.2.7 mm48A: 10 gauge0.135 in.3.4 mm |
| Deck Construction | 42A: Stamped steel deck shell48A: Forged steel deck shell |
| Deck Gauge | 12 |
| Discharge | Side discharge |
Drive
| Transmission | K46 heavy-duty hydrostatic, two-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 | 486 lbs (220.4 kg) |
|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 2.4 gal (9.1 L) |
| Length | 75.1 in (1908 mm) |
| Height | 45 in (1143 mm) |
Commercial / Pro
| Frame Construction | Full-length welded steel |
|---|---|
| Seat Type | Two-piece cut-and-sewn with open-back and green accents |
General
| Bagger Capacity | 6.5 bu (229 L) |
|---|---|
| Warranty | 3 yr |
Productivity & acreage
S240Lawn 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 | 42 in |
|---|---|
| Engine make | not specified by manufacturer |
| Engine displacement | 726 cc |
| Engine power | 21.5 hp |
| Transmission | K46 heavy-duty hydrostatic, two-wheel drive |
| Drive type | not specified by manufacturer |
| Ground speed | 5.5 mph |
| Cut-height range | 25 mm – 102 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 9.1 L |
| Weight | 220.45 kg |
| Warranty | 3 |
| Commercial warranty | not specified by manufacturer |
| Deck construction | 42A: Stamped steel deck shell48A: Forged steel deck shell |
| Deck gauge | 12 ga |
| Spindle type | not specified by manufacturer |
| Frame construction | Full-length welded steel |
| Anti-scalp rollers | not specified by manufacturer |
| Drive tire size | 20x10-8 |
| Seat type | Two-piece cut-and-sewn with open-back and green accents |
| Dealer network | not 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.
Source: John Deere (manufacturer) · archived copy