john deere x330 vs s240 lawn mower comparison
 John Deere X330 Lawn Tractor with 42-inch Deck | John Deere S240 Lawn Tractor with 42-in. Deck | |
ENGINE | ||
|---|---|---|
| Power | 20 hp (14.9 kW) | 18.5 hp 13.8 kW |
| Displacement | 44.2 cu in. (724 cc) | 36.8 cu in. 603 cc |
| Manufacturer/model | 44J6 Cyclonic | FS600V |
| Type | Overhead valve, full-pressure lube, oil filter | Overhead valve, full-pressure lube, oil filter |
| Cylinders | V-twin, cast-iron liners | V-twin, cast-iron liners |
| Governor | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Choke/speed control | Separate levers, automatic choke return | Separate levers, automatic choke return |
| Cooling method | Air | Air |
| Air cleaner | Dry, replaceable with foam precleaner | Dry, replaceable with foam precleaner |
| Oil drain | No tools drain hose | No tools |
FUEL SYSTEM | ||
| Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Fuel delivery | Pulse pump, carburetor | Pulse pump and carburetor |
| Fuel gauge | Gauge on dash | Mechanical, viewable from seat |
| Fuel tank location | Rear | Rear |
| Fuel fill opening | On left fender, 3 in. 7.6 cm | Center, 1.75 in. 4.45 cm |
| Fuel tank capacity | 3.3 U.S. gal. 12.5 L | 2.4 U.S. gal. 9.1 L |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||
| Battery | 12 V 340 CCA | 12 V 195 CCA |
| Charging system | Flywheel alternator, regulated, 14 amp | Flywheel alternator, regulated, 15 amp |
| Engine starter | Bendix | Bendix type |
| Hourmeter | Yes | Yes, with service reminder |
| Headlights | Two standard, incandescent, 27 W | Two standard, incandescent |
| Taillights or reflector | No | Reflectors |
| Backup lights | No | No |
| Rear work lights | No | No |
| 12-V outlet | Optional | Optional |
TRANSAXLE | ||
| Type | K46 hydrostatic integrated with transaxle | K46 hydrostatic integrated with transaxle |
| Control | Twin Touch pedals | Two-pedal foot-controlled hydrostatic |
| Cruise control | Yes, button on dash | Standard |
| Oil cooler | Fins and fan on transaxle | Fins and fan on transaxle |
| Oil filter | Internal, not replaceable | Yes, internal, not replaceable |
| Differential lock | No | No |
| Forward speed | 0-5.5 mph 0-8.9 km/h | 0-5.5 mph 0-8.9 km/h |
| Reverse speed | 0-4 mph 0-6.4 km/h | 0-3.2 mph 0-5.1 km/h |
| Brakes | Internal wet disc | Internal wet disk |
CHASSIS | ||
| Frame | Welded heavy-duty | Full-length welded steel |
| Primer/paint | E-coat/powder | E-coat/powder |
| Weight bracket | Standard rear, optional front | Optional rear |
| Receiver hitch | No | No |
| Front axle | Cast iron front axle, front wheel ball bearings | Cast iron front axle, front wheel ball bearings |
| Spindle bushings | No | No |
| Front tires | 15x6-6 | 15x6-6 |
| Rear tires | 20x10-8 | 20x10-8 |
| Hood material | Molded-in color hood material reduces sound, will not rust or dent | JD Loy, UV resistant |
| Fender deck material | Stamped steel | Stamped steel |
| Floor mats | Sure-grip rubber | Yes, with debris removing channels |
| Storage | On fender and under seat | Storage tray with cover |
| Service interval decal | Yes | Yes |
| Fender handles/grips | No | Handgrips |
| Cup holder | Yes | Yes |
| Equipment mounting | Yes, heavy duty | CargO Mount system |
STEERING | ||
| Type | Manual, sector and pinion | Sector and pinion with single drag link and tie rod |
| Four-wheel steer | Not available on this model | Not available on this model |
| Steering wheel | Large, 14 in. 35.6 cm | Deluxe, diameter - 14 in. 35.6 cm |
| Tilt steering wheel | No | No |
| Turning radius | 16 in. 40.6 cm | 18 in. 45.7 cm |
| Uncut circle radius | 26 in. 66 cm | 25 in. 63.5 cm |
SEAT | ||
| Type | Open-back design with grasp | Open-back design with grasp |
| Seat back height | 15 in. 38.1 cm | 15 in. 38.1 cm |
| Armrests | No | No |
| Fore-aft adjustment | While seated, slide rail, 14-position, 7 in. 17.8 cm | While seated, 5.5 in. 14 cm |
| Seat suspension | Tilt, two coil springs, three-position no-tools adjustment for operator weight | Tilt, two rubber isolators |
LIFT SYSTEM | ||
| Type | Foot pedal with optional adjustable spring assist kit | Lever on fender deck |
| Hydraulic outlets | No | No |
| Mower cut height | 13 positions, 1-4 in. 2.5-10.2 cm | 13 positions, 1-4 in. 2.5-10.2 cm |
| Cut height increments | 0.25 in. 0.64 cm | 0.25 in. 0.64 cm |
| Preset cut height | Yes | No |
MOWER DECK | ||
| Type | Side discharge | Side discharge |
| Cutting width | 42 in. 107 cm | 42 in. 107 cm |
| Construction | Stamped steel deck shell | Stamped steel deck shell |
| Mower deck material | 12 gauge 0.105 in. 2.7 mm | Steel, 13 gauge 0.09 in. 2.3 mm |
| Mower wash port | Yes | Yes |
| Mower drive system | Electric power take-off (PTO) clutch, in-line belt | Electric power take-off (PTO) clutch |
| Mower wheels | Two | Two |
| Mower wheel adjustment | Four-position, tool required | One bolt |
| Mower level adjustment | Exact Adjust ports and onboard deck-leveling gauge | Easy-level deck |
MOWER ATTACHABILITY | ||
| Type | Slide under tractor | Slide under tractor |
| Front draft arms | Attached with spring pins at two points | One spring clip |
| Rear draft arms | Two pins and spring clips | Two spring clips |
| Mower wheels rotate | No | No |
| Drive system | Single belt | Single belt |
SAFETY | ||
| Meets ANSI standard | Yes | Yes |
| Meets OPEI standard | Yes | Yes |
| Backup protection | Reverse Implement Option (RIO) | Reverse Implement Option (RIO) |
| Safety video | Yes | Yes |
BUYER'S NOTES | ||
| Notes | One-piece hood for easy service access, molded-in color hood material reduces sound and will not rust or dent Durable E-coat primer and powder-paint finish | JD Loy hood resists fading, won't rust or dent Durable primer and powder paint finish Large, 14-in. (36-cm) steering wheel for more comfortable operation |
| Warranty | 4 year/300 hour bumper-to-bumper* (*Term limited to years or hours used, whichever comes first, and varies by model. See the LIMITED WARRANTY FOR NEW JOHN DEERE TURF AND UTILITY EQUIPMENT at JohnDeere.com or JohnDeere.ca/TUWarranty for details.) | 3-year/200-hour bumper-to-bumper* (*Term limited to years or hours used, whichever comes first, and varies by model. See the LIMITED WARRANTY FOR NEW JOHN DEERE TURF AND UTILITY EQUIPMENT at JohnDeere.com or JohnDeere.ca/TUWarranty for details.) |
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT | ||
| Mowers | 42A (standard) | Standard, 42 in. 107 cm |
| Rear bagger | 2-bag, 7 bu 247 L | 2-bag, 6.5 bu 229 L |
| Mulching system | Yes, MulchControl | Mulch cover or high-performance plug |
| Front thatcher | 38, 46, 54 in. 96.5, 116.8, 137.2 cm | |
| Front blade | 44 in. 111.8 cm | 46 in. 116.8 cm |
| Snow blower | Two-stage, 44 in. 111.8 cm | Two-stage, 44 in. 111.8 cm |
| Sprayer | Tow-behind, 15 U.S. gal. 56.8 L Tow-behind, 25 U.S. gal. 94.6 L Mounted, 25 U.S. gal. | Tow-behind only, 15 U.S. gal. 56.8 L Tow-behind only, 25 U.S. gal. 94.6 L |
| Spreader | Tow-behind, 125 lb 57.7 kg Tow-behind, 175 lb 79.4 kg Mounted 125 lb | Tow-behind only, 125 lb 57.7 kg Tow-behind only, 175 lb 79.4 kg |
| Front bumper | Styled bumper option | Standard two-bar styled front bumper |
| Brush guard | Yes | |
| Weather protection | Weather enclosure | Snow cab |
| Sun canopy | Yes | |
| Bucket holder | Yes, double bucket | Yes, single bucket |
| Grass striping | Lawn striping kit | Lawn striping kit |
| Tractor shovel | 40 in. 101.6 cm | |
| Tow-behind tools | 16 | 16 |
DIMENSIONS | ||
| Height | 47 in. 120 cm | 44.6 in. 113.2 cm |
| Overall length | 72 in. 182.9 cm | 75.1 in. 191 cm |
| Wheelbase | 49.4 in. 125.5 cm | 48.9 in. 124.2 cm |
| Width with mower | 50.5 in. 128 cm | 54.9 in. 139 cm |
| Width with mower (deflector raised for storage) | 50.5 in. 128 cm | 44.8 in. 114 cm |
| Width without mower | 38 in. 96.5 cm | |
| Weight | Mower, no fuel, 542 lb 246 kg | 458 lb 208 kg |