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John Deere 717A vs John Deere S240 Sport

Verdict: John Deere 717A vs John Deere S240 Sport

The John Deere 717A 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 513 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 717A holds more fuel (32.2 L vs 9.1 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere S240 Sport is the newer design (2015 vs 2004). 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 717A Lawn Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere S240 Sport Lawn Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
19 hp
19 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Engine
Fuel tank
32.2 LReference
9.1 LReference
Displacement
41.2 ciReference
36.8 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
75 x 76 mmReference
73 x 72 mmReference
Power
14.2 kWReference
Fuel system
carburetorReference
carburetorReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power (gross)
13.8 kWReference
Air cleaner
foam and paper cartridgeReference
Compression
8.1:1Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
Oil capacity
1.7 LReference
Oil change
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
Transmission
Transmission
Kanzaki DUP 10AReference
Tuff Torq K46DPReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Weight
513 kgReference
207 kgReference
Front tire
13x5-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
23x9.5-12Reference
20x10.0-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x5-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x9.5-12Reference
20x10.0-8Reference
Length
190 cmReference
190 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
182 cmReference
Wheelbase
124 cmReference
Width
113 cmReference
Front axle
Cast-ironReference
John Deere 717A attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
Battery Group
U1Reference
48" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
121 cmReference
Overall width
157 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 11 cmReference
John Deere S240 attachments
S240 Serial Numbers
2015
100001Reference
2016
700001Reference
2017
810001Reference
2018
825001Reference
2019
850001Reference
2020
870001Reference
2021
880001Reference
Location:
Serial number plate on the rear of the S240.Reference
Attachment overview

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.

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