John Deere
240
Lawn tractor · 1988–1992 · 14 hp
John Deere240
The John Deere 240 is a lawn tractor manufactured from 1988 to 1992. It features a Kawasaki FC420V engine, and manual enclosed recirculating ball steering. The transmission is a belt-driven gear type with 6 forward and 1 reverse.
Engine
| Engine | Kawasaki FC420V |
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| Fuel Type | gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 |
| Cooling | air-cooled vertical-shaft |
| Displacement | 25.8 ci (422 cc) |
| Bore | 3.5 in (89 mm) |
| Stroke | 2.7 in (69 mm) |
| Compression Ratio | 8.4 |
| Power Gross | 14 hp (10.4 kW) |
| Air Cleaner | dry with foam pre-cleaner |
| Starter Volts | 12 |
| Oil Capacity | 1.25 qts (1.2 L) |
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki |
| Rated | 3,350 RPM |
| Oil Change Interval Hours | 50 |
Transmission
| Transmission Type | belt-driven gear |
|---|---|
| Transmission Model | Tuff Torq E0905 |
| Gears | 6 forward and 1 reverse |
| Transmission Description | 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. |
| Oil Capacity | 3.4 qts (3.2 L) |
| Oil Type | 90W gear lube J20B |
| Available Options | 6-speed gear |
PTO
| Mid Type | independent |
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Hitch
| Drawbar Hitch Type | sleeve hitch optional |
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Dimensions
| Length | 71.5 in (181 cm) |
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| Width | 41.5 in (105 cm) |
| Height | 43.6 in (110 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 47.9 in (121 cm) |
Weight
| Weight | 590 lbs |
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| Shipping | 590 lbs (267 kg) |
Tires & Tracks
| Front Ag | 16x6.50-8 |
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| Rear Ag | 23x10.50-12 |
Fuel
| Capacity | 3 gal (11.4 L) |
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Steering
| Type | manual enclosed recirculating ball |
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Cab
| Cab | vinyl weather enclosure optional |
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