Compare/John Deere 240 vs John Deere 245

John Deere 240 vs John Deere 245

Verdict: John Deere 240 vs John Deere 245

The John Deere 240 and the John Deere 245 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 14 hp. John Deere 245 is the lighter machine (276 kg vs 590 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 245 is the newer design (1993 vs 1988). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

John Deere

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Best match

Clear

John Deere

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

14 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

The Deere 240 operated with gear shift and clutch pedal. Clutch must be used to shift between gears. Transmission should be not shifted on the move while under heavy load. For the 1992 model year, serial number 130001, the brake changed to a wet disc internal to the transmission. Those transmissions called for low-viscosity Hy-Gard lubricant instead of gear oil.Reference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Steering

manual enclosed recirculating ballReference

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Brakes

wet disc (1992)Reference

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Engine

Fuel tank

11.4 LReference

Displacement

25.8 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

89 x 69 mmReference

89 x 68 mmReference

Power (gross)

10.4 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dry with foam pre-cleanerReference

dryReference

Compression

8.4:1Reference

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Rated RPM

3350Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

3.2 LReference

2.5 LReference

Oil change

50 hReference

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Power

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10.4 kWReference

Transmission

Tuff Torq E0905Reference

Sundstrand BDU-21Reference

Gears

6 forward and 1 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Oil type

J20BReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Type

belt-driven gearReference

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

Mid PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

electricReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

121 cmReference

Weight

590 to 680 poundsReference

276 kgReference

Front tire

16x6.50-8Reference

16x6.5-8Reference

Rear tire

23x10.50-12Reference

Ag rear

23x10.50-12Reference

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Lawn/turf front

16x6.50-8Reference

16x6.5-8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

23x10.50-12Reference

Length

181 cmReference

Width

105 cmReference

99 cmReference

Height

110 cmReference

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Shipping weight

308 kgReference

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Height (steering wheel)

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110 cmReference

John Deere 240 attachments

240 Serial Numbers

1988

B475001 (46" deck)Reference

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1989

B605001 (46" deck)Reference

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1990

B020001 (46" deck)Reference

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1991

B120001 (48" deck)Reference

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1992

B135001 (no deck)Reference

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Location:

Serial number decal on the rear of the 240, above the drawbar.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

13Reference

Battery CCA

342Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery Group

U1Reference

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Attachment overview

John Deere 245 attachments

245 Serial Numbers

1993

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150001Reference

1994

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160001Reference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.