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John Deere LA100 vs John Deere S240 Sport
Verdict: John Deere LA100 vs John Deere S240 Sport
The John Deere LA100 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 LA100 is the lighter machine (200 kg vs 207 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere S240 Sport is the newer design (2015 vs 2007). 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
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
19 hp
19 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
Image courtesy of David HamesReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Engine
Displacement
30.6 ciReference
36.8 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
91 x 78 mmReference
73 x 72 mmReference
Power
13.8 kWReference
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Air cleaner
paper and foam elementsReference
foam and paper cartridgeReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.4 LReference
1.7 LReference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
0.762 mmReference
Fuel tank
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9.1 LReference
Power (gross)
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13.8 kWReference
Fuel system
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carburetorReference
Compression
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8.1:1Reference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Transmission
Dana 4360Reference
Tuff Torq K46DPReference
Gears
5 forward and 1 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
manualReference
independentReference
Clutch
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electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
124 cmReference
124 cmReference
Weight
200 kgReference
207 kgReference
Front tire
15x6.00-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
20x8.0-8Reference
20x10.0-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x8.0-8Reference
20x10.0-8Reference
Length
174 cmReference
190 cmReference
Width
131 cmReference
113 cmReference
Height
107 cmReference
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Front axle
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Cast-ironReference
John Deere LA100 attachments
LA100 Serial Numbers
2007
010001Reference
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Location:
Serial number decal under the rear fender on the left side of the tractor.Reference
Serial number plate on the rear of the S240.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
9Reference
15Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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flywheel alternatorReference
Battery Group
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U1Reference
42" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
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John Deere S240 attachments
S240 Serial Numbers
2015
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100001Reference
2016
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700001Reference
2017
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810001Reference
2018
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825001Reference
2019
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850001Reference
2020
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870001Reference
2021
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880001Reference
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.