John Deere 717 vs John Deere S240 Sport
Verdict: John Deere 717 vs John Deere S240 Sport
The John Deere 717 and the John Deere S240 Sport are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 19 hp. John Deere S240 Sport is the lighter machine (207 kg vs 471 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 717 holds more fuel (29.5 L vs 9.1 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere S240 Sport is the newer design (2015 vs 2002). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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.