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John Deere M653 vs John Deere S140
Verdict: John Deere M653 vs John Deere S140
The John Deere M653 and the John Deere S140 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 22 hp. John Deere M653 holds more fuel (37.9 L vs 9.1 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere S140 is the newer design (2021 vs 2000). 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
22 hp
22 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Engine
Fuel tank
37.9 LReference
9.1 LReference
Displacement
41.1 ciReference
44.2 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
80 x 65 mmReference
79 x 73 mmReference
Power
16.4 kWReference
16.4 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
dryReference
Compression
8.5:1Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
7.6 LReference
1.9 LReference
Sparkplug gap
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0.762 mmReference
Oil change
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sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-GearReference
Tuff Torq TL200Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
132 cmReference
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Front tire
13x5.00-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
23x10.5-12Reference
20x8.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x5.00-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.5-12Reference
20x8.00-8Reference
Length
200 cmReference
176 cmReference
Ground clearance
12 cmReference
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Weight
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217 kgReference
Height
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115 cmReference
John Deere M653 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
15Reference
8Reference
Battery CCA
470Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery Group
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U1Reference
54" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
137 cmReference
121 cmReference
Overall width
172 cmReference
154 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 12 cmReference
2 to 10 cmReference
John Deere S140 attachments
S140 Serial Numbers
Location:
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Serial number decal above the left rear tire, below the fender deck.Reference
Attachment overview
48" Mower deck
Capacities
Tow capacity
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217 kgReference
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.