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John Deere S140 vs John Deere S240
Verdict: John Deere S140 vs John Deere S240
The John Deere S140 and the John Deere S240 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 S140 is the lighter machine (217 kg vs 486 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere S140 is the newer design (2021 vs 2015). 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 vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Original price
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$2,899 (2021 48" )Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
9.1 LReference
9.1 LReference
Displacement
44.2 ciReference
44.3 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
79 x 73 mmReference
78 x 76 mmReference
Power
16.4 kWReference
16.0 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
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Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
2.1 LReference
Oil change
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
Fuel system
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carburetorReference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff Torq TL200Reference
Tuff Torq K46Reference
Gears
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infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Weight
217 kgReference
236 kgReference
Front tire
15x6.00-6Reference
15x6-6Reference
Rear tire
20x8.00-8Reference
20x10-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00-6Reference
15x6-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x8.00-8Reference
20x10-8Reference
Length
176 cmReference
190 cmReference
Height
115 cmReference
114 cmReference
John Deere S140 attachments
S140 Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number decal above the left rear tire, below the fender deck.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
8Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery Group
U1Reference
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Attachment overview
48" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
121 cmReference
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Overall width
154 cmReference
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Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
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Capacities
Tow capacity
217 kgReference
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John Deere S240 attachments
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.