john deere x330 vs s240 lawn mower comparison

ENGINE
	John Deere X330 Lawn Tractor with 42-inch Deck	John Deere S240 Lawn Tractor with 42-in. Deck
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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
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