Lawn Tractor · 1988Unverified
John Deere 240
John Deere 240 — Late 200 Series · 14 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
14 hp
Weight
590 to 680 pounds
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Overview
ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
Garden tractorReference
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USAReference
Two-wheel driveReference
Steeringmanual enclosed recirculating ballReference
Brakesexpanding mechanical shoe (early)Reference
Brakeswet disc (1992)Reference
Open operator station. Vinyl weather enclosure optional.Reference
Engine
14HP Kawasaki 422cc 1-cyl gasolineReference
Fuel tank11.4 LReference
Kawasaki FC420VReference
gasolineReference
1-cylinderReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Displacement25.8 ciReference
Bore/Stroke89 x 69 mmReference
Power (gross)10.4 kWReference
Air cleanerdry with foam pre-cleanerReference
Compression8.4:1Reference
Rated RPM3350Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity1.2 LReference
Oil change50 hReference
Transmission
6-speed gearReference
TransmissionTuff Torq E0905Reference
Typebelt-driven gearReference
Gears6 forward and 1 reverseReference
Oil capacity3.2 LReference
Oil type90W gear lubeJ20BReference
Oil type90W gear lubeReference
Oil typeJ20BReference
The Deere 240 operated with gear shift and clutch pedal. Clutch must be used to shift between gears. Transmission should be not shifted on the move while under heavy load. For the 1992 model year, serial number 130001, the brake changed to a wet disc internal to the transmission. Those transmissions called for low-viscosity Hy-Gard lubricant instead of gear oil.Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Typesleeve hitchReference
Mid PTOindependentReference
ClutchelectricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase121 cmReference
Weight590 to 680 poundsReference
Front tire16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire23x10.50-12Reference
Ag rear23x10.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear23x10.50-12Reference
Length181 cmReference
Width105 cmReference
Height110 cmReference
Shipping weight267 kgReference
Shipping weight308 kgReference
John Deere 240 attachments
38" mid-mount mower deckReference
46" mid-mount mower deckReference
48" mid-mount mower deckReference
snowblowerReference
bladeReference
240 Serial Numbers
Location:Serial number decal on the rear of the 240, above the drawbar.Reference
1988A475001 (38" deck)Reference
1989A595001 (38" deck)Reference
1990A010001 (38" deck)Reference
1991A100001 (38" deck)Reference
1992A130001 (38" deck)Reference
1988B475001 (46" deck)Reference
1989B605001 (46" deck)Reference
1990B020001 (46" deck)Reference
1991B120001 (48" deck)Reference
1992B140001 (48" deck)Reference
1992B135001 (no deck)Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps13Reference
Battery CCA342Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Battery GroupU1Reference
Attachment overview
38" mid-mount mower deckReference
46" mid-mount mower deckReference
48" mid-mount mower deckReference
SnowblowerReference
BladeReference
A 30-inch mechanical drive tiller (M03260X/MO3261X) was compatible with the John Deere 240. Front lift kit BM16733 is required for the front blade and snow blower.Reference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.