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John Deere L108 vs John Deere S240 Sport

Verdict: John Deere L108 vs John Deere S240 Sport

The John Deere L108 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 209 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere S240 Sport holds more fuel (9.1 L vs 7.9 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere S240 Sport is the newer design (2015 vs 2005). 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 L108 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
The K46 was originally advertised for the L108.Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Engine
Fuel tank
7.9 LReference
9.1 LReference
Displacement
30.6 ciReference
36.8 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
90 x 78 mmReference
73 x 72 mmReference
Power (gross)
13.8 kWReference
13.8 kWReference
Air cleaner
paper with foamReference
foam and paper cartridgeReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
0.762 mmReference
Point gap
0.305 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
0.102 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.152 mmReference
Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
1.7 LReference
Fuel system
carburetorReference
Compression
8.1:1Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff Torq T40Reference
Tuff Torq K46DPReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil change
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
mechanicalReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
124 cmReference
124 cmReference
Weight
209 kgReference
207 kgReference
Front tire
15x6-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
20x8-8Reference
20x10.0-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x8-8Reference
20x10.0-8Reference
Length
175 cmReference
190 cmReference
Width
91 cmReference
113 cmReference
Height
98 cmReference
Front axle
Cast-ironReference
John Deere L108 attachments
L108 Serial Numbers
Location:
On frame above left rear wheel.Reference
Serial number plate on the rear of the S240.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
9Reference
15Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery Group
U1Reference
U1Reference
Attachment overview
42" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
Overall width
111 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
Cut positions
7Reference
John Deere S240 attachments
S240 Serial Numbers
2015
100001Reference
2016
700001Reference
2017
810001Reference
2018
825001Reference
2019
850001Reference
2020
870001Reference
2021
880001Reference

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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