//disabled:true, So hills will not wreck that engine. Hi Alan, No Problem, it took me years to learn all the little things about lawn mowers. Right now I am using a residential John Deere with a 42 deck and hydrostatic transmission but the tranny is failing. Attachment. Thats normal. Edge Mower Deck Electric PTO, Hydrostatic Transmission w/side-by-side pedals Easy Change 30-Second Oil Change System 15-in Open-Back seat and standard front bumper Easy to read fuel gauge 2 year/120 hour bumper-to-bumper warranty Setup Included Item # 3030GX001G $2,899.00 Freight: $100.00 $2,999.00 Sale Price Add to Cart Although the YT48XLS will climb the hill easily I am wondering if going up and down the slope can hurt the engine. Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground. Manufacturer: John Deere Model: S240 Hours: 1 21.5 HP Kawasaki Engine Mowing speeds over 5 MPH 42" or 48" deck Comfortable operators' station Electric PTO activation Easy to do basic maintenance Perfect for yards from 1-2 acres Strong hauling. Thank you! Nonetheless would appreciate your opinion of the mower for use on steeper slopes or recommendation for a similar product in the same price range. Always have an escape route when mowing or traveling over rough ground so if the machine kicks out of gear or the brakes fail or both you can steer to safety. or the ditch? The 48A Mower Deck has strong spindle pockets, to keep the bladesaligned, even after years of tough service: Low-tension belt-drive design reduces the side load on engine lower bearings and mower deck bearings for longer life.Themower deck features a 5/8-in. Do you have any insite as to when it will be available again? Some hilly sections as well. To engage, lift up on the cruise lever and hold until the foot is removed from the forward pedal. Because the wheel track is wider than the cutting width. Hi Paul. Not Sold Online. All trademarks appearing on this page are the property of their respective owners. }); Pros to the e130 - quick oil change, less expensive. in this thread in this sub-forum in the entire site. Purchased in Apr 2020 for $3,700. Hi and thx for the many helpful comments to other questioners. 14 Reviews. Thx. I have heard of two other tractors with this problem this year but both of the were Husqvarnas. My local Deere dealer didnt get many last year an they sold faster than they could get them in. (107-cm) Accel Deep Deck, compatible with optional MulchControl kit; Comfortable 15-in (38-cm) open back seat; Side-by-side forward and reverse pedals The 48A MowerDeck is designed for maximum versatility, providing the greatest ease in changing from one mower discharge mode to another. I can rant and rave about the problems Ive had with this machine, but on hills, as long as you have a flat spot to make your turn, its phenomenal. There are mowers designed to mow hills but the cheapest one on the market is over $10,000. Yes, the transmission in the 20408 is stronger than the 20443 but the trans in the 20443 is plenty strong for your lawn and it will last for you. Fuel tank. }, You must log in or register to reply here. See the LIMITED WARRANTY FOR NEW JOHN DEERE TURF AND UTILITY EQUIPMENT at JohnDeere.com or JohnDeere.ca/TUWarranty for details. Tractor Vibrates Too Much Or Rattles Excessively. Briggs Intek Plus, Briggs ELS, John Deere ELS, Craftsman Platinum, ALL Kohler, ALL Toro, and ALL Kawasaki engines have this type of oil system. Hi I live in Woodstock, Ontario, Canada, we have a 40 acre campground with all sorts of terrain. Good units, or not? I need to get a new push mower for our yard. Hi Paul.just double-checking. Description. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. 2022 LawnMowerForum.com. Are there any mowers that have wheel brakes which could be used to make going straight down the hill safer and easier? The CargO Mountsystem is a combination of front and rearmounting points that provide convenient and easy installation of the rear bagger and other attachments. The transmissions in lawn tractors are not heavy enough and you will destroy the trans. Making myself more comfortable on a slope is not my goal. Are the tracks style zero turns any benefit to working on slopes. Automotive-like steering system with sector-and-pinion steering gears and single drag link and tie rod provides a very strong, low-effort, and tight-turning system. Reflectors make the tractor more visible. Lawn tractor owners can add a John Deere snow blower or front blade to make quick work of moving snow whenever the need arises. Another difference between these models is the power feature. 28 inch mower. John Deere OEM Spindle Housing S240 X 300 300R 304 305R 310 324 350 350R 354 370 Z 225 235 245 255 355E AM137483. All could stop in time when the brake was applied, though stopping entails manipulating two levers that also do the steering. Free shipping for many products! Hi Chris, the best sidehill mower on the market is the Kut Kwick Slope Master. They butt up to horse pasture so the only way to mow really is parallel to the slope and they are at least 30 degrees in places. 7. in your path you may not be able to control the ZTR to make the turn. On a slope. It holds the brake pedal securely in the locked position. The third best is the Wright Stander ZK. If it is too steep to mow, turn it into a landscape bed or wildlife area. Dont even consider a leaf/lawn vac on slopes. Say on either a Craftsman 110/140 or T100/110? This is aggravated by wet grass or drought-dry grass. For commercial use, please contact your John DeereDealer. One thing Ive done that I havent seen anyone suggest is add 55 pounds of weight to the front, which is helping to keep the front wheels down. The truth: Residential Lawn Tractors and Zero-Turns are not designed to mow on slopes steeper than 15 degrees. S240 Lawn Tractor with 48-in. Traction drive belt damaged or worn. Sears: Craftsman Pro Series 46 24 HP V-Twin Kohler Riding Mower with Turn Tight Extreme. Hi John, The ultimate and safest setup for hills is the new ExMark Staris stand-on, Wright Stander ZK Dually, Ventrac 4000 series, Cub Cadet Pro Z steering wheel, and Kut Kwick Super Slope Master. Never attempt to mow or drive up the hill. Adding weight to the front end causes you to lose traction in the rear. Two headlights provide good lighting for nighttime operation. pod: "na1", Lets see if we can sort them all out. The S-240 ALWAYS leaves a strip of grass uncut, regardless of which brand or type of blade I use. It uses the normal forward/reverse pedal not the long one pictured. These models feature. Visible in cloudy or dusk conditions (is not backlit), The MowerPlus smartphone app can read and remember the fuel level (optional MowerPlus deluxe smart connector required), The hour meter is also visible on the fuel gauge display. John Deere - S240 - Lawn Tractors Electrical Engine Engine ETN161954 Fuel and Air Labels Labels GU21446 Material Collection System Mower Deck / Lift Linkage Mower Deck and Lift Linkage Power Train ETN157745 Powertrain Powertrain ETN157745 Snow Blade Snowblower, 44 inch Snowblower, 44 Inch 2 Snowblower, 44 inch 2 Snowblower, 44 Inch BM25433 If you are going to mow high at 3-4 inches you can lower those wheels to the bottom holes, but you dont have to. If you are used to John Deeres some of their decks ride on those wheels. A service interval decal is provided inside the tractor hood for convenience when servicing the tractor. I dont know if thats because of the slope or the engine itself. Debris-removing channels help keep the footrest area clean and dry. Lowest price in 30 days. I received a call from them yesterday and the service rep informed me that the spindles are bad, one of them not too bad and the other one very bad. Large pedal surface gives superior operator comfort. There really are dozens of mowers in this class and if you want to get out of the retail, big box stores there are some great ones. The tractor mows really well as well as any other mower on the market. Keep a mower running its best and know how it mows with the John Deere MowerPlus app. The Cub Cadet also has a much wider stance so it wont tip over as quickly. Pros to the s240 - 3 year warranty, Kawasaki engine, electric pto. The hopper design provides modern styling, great bagging performance, cleaner operation, and easy-to-empty bags: Smaller grass clippingsdisappear into the lawn canopy, Grass clippings are not blown onto the operator, driveways, or flower beds. Here is another question on mowing on slopes. It happens slowly and eventually, it just stops climbing; a few years back, the hill wasn't a big problem but now I have to let it rest for 30 minutes and then finish mowing. // you can add more details about the visitor here What kind of a riding mower do you recommend? Find the latest features and pricing on the John Deere S240 Lawn Tractor with 42-in. window.topInit = function () { Tractor Will Not Move With Engine Running. Do not use them on steep slopes. Attachment drive belts worn or damaged. pod: "na1", Free shipping. Shipping, returns & payments. The S-240 ALWAYS leaves a strip of grass uncut, regardless of which brand or type of blade I use. We have 1/3 of an acre with the yard at a 20 degree to 30 degree slope. The tractor can pull stuff and is easy to install a bagger. Now I also picked the Craftsman Pro because they mow the best. 2. For example the heavy-duty version of the Toro is the ExMark COMMERCIAL 30. On the other hand, John Deere X330 was made of a 44J6 cyclonic engine model. I really like the tilting seat on this mower and Ive spent many hours on one. Greatly improves mowers capacity to maintain excellent mowing performance in difficult mowing conditions and at higher speeds, Gives a smooth, even discharge of clippings at all mowing speeds, Reduces the chanceof plugging, especially important when operating in wet, thick, or dense grass and when bagging. Ive had the same rear end Snapper for 37 year (been at this house for 10 years) and the Snapper cant make it back up the hill anymore. The GO SLOW mentioned above means regulate your speed with the transmission. 1. So there is nothing you can do beside replace the tractor or the deck lift. The choke lever is spring loaded so the operator cannot accidentally operate the tractor with the choke on. I have talk to others who has had tractors for 10 years. John Deere S240 Features To make the fuel level, engine hours, and battery voltage appear on the MowerPlus app, the optional MowerPlus deluxe smart connector can be connected to this fuel gauge. Husqvarna Lawn Garden Tractors | 11 New Improved Models! About Paul Sikkema The Power Flow blower and chute are easy to install. I noted in one of your previous postings you recommended the Toro T-bar mower. It allows the cut and suspended material room to exit the deck without getting recut: Deep mower-deck forging gives high productivity, which gets the job done fast. I have a corner 1 acre lot with the front and side having a10-15 degree slope. Thanks! I wish Id had your discussion here when my ex-husband was certain he could mow our 5+acres using a lawn tractor with the cutter mounted underneath. Reducing the amount of recutting enables more power to be used to cut incoming grass, which greatly improves mower capacity. Its more money than the residential version but well worth it for long life. The MowerPlus app is only available in the English language, and it is not available in all countries. As soon as I would hit the forward or reverse pedals the engine would hesitate or stop. Thanks for taking the questions. I am curious if the ditch i mow is causing the oil to no lubricate when mowing. I recommend these engines for smaller gently sloped lawns. Dump Carts There are cheap, good carts and expensive, bad carts. The mower or other attachment should continue operating. The MowerPlus app makes lawn maintenance easier than ever. I think they never tried cutting grass after their previous attempts to fix the problem but it seems to me that they should have discovered the spindle problem without cutting grass. (function(w, d, s, o, f, js, fjs) {w['JS-Widget'] = o; w[o] = w[o] || function() { (w[o].q = w[o].q || []).push(arguments) };js = d.createElement(s), (ss = document.getElementsByTagName("script")), (fjs = ss[ss.length - 1]);js.id = o; js.src = f; js.async = 1; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);}(window, document, 'script', 'tw', 'https://crrecommendedmark.org/Scripts/widget.js'));tw('init', null);tw('trustmark', { trustmarkNumber: 'JAIZLWXI', type: 2}); Manufacturers suggested price does not include taxes, freight, setup, delivery, and optional accessories or attachments. Hi George, The Kohler engine uses an oil pump and ports. They are only there to help the deck go over tree roots, landscape edging and other obstructions in your yard. So glad I saw your article I think you may have saved a trip to the emergency department. My wife suggested I stop eating and that the extra weight was putting undue wear and . The AWD was just introduced and Ill find out more about the availability in Oct. Because they are too light and trying to mow steeper slopes will cause them to slide down the slope or become unstable. Avoid starting, stopping or turning on a slope. I am considering three mowers. There are also a few ride-on field mowers with a low profile like the Orec Brush Rover. settings:{ But, Ive never actually seen one let alone used one. 2021 Cub Cadet Lawn and Garden Tractors New Models! What was being mowed was haygrass pasture, lightweight but tough brambles and brushy groundcover, mostly on a 15degree or steeper slope. Whatcha think?? Craftsman and others I suggest a model with a Kohler or Kawasaki engine. I have a small lake/large pond on my property with an earthen dam about 150 ft long. (0.64 cm) allow fine-tuning the cut height. Rubber isolators under the seat smooth out the ride for greater operator comfort. Having left a flat land farm when I went to college, I am now retired and have purchase a new home in the country. Todays engine have a closed loop crankcase ventilation system so you will see some dark deposits under the air cleaner. Flat with obstacles (80) Uneven (1) Features Cruise Control (18) MowinReverse (35) California Air Resources Board Compliant (14) Cup Holder (9) Bagger Capable (45) Engine Oil Included (81) Transmission Type Dual hydrostatic (45) Side by side foot pedal hydrostatic (35) Foot pedal hydrostatic (1) Engine Horsepower 17.5 (13) 24 (11) 22 (8) 19 (3) ZT is obviously out and im assuming tractor is too much mower for too much obstacle. (12.3-cm) depth throughout the entire deckshell allowsfor optimum mowing, mulching, and bagging performance. Transmission is K46 not to be used for heavy towing with dump cart or pushing snow, made for mowing on low grade hills and up to 1 acre. Unfortunately the web page states delivery or store pickup not available in my area for the Craftsman Pro 50. There are a few tractors with a rear differential lock from Craftsman Pro, Cub Cadet and Husqvarna that give you better traction going up and down slopes, but they are still only rated for 15 degrees. Asking $2850 Why? I know from experience to always check the actual parts list to make sure the tractor you will get has the features listed or not. It is a long, slow, careful learning experience. Unfortunately, Im not sure what to do about it. Dont even consider using a rear mounted bagger on hills. The wide footrest makes it easier to step over the mower deck while entering or exiting the seat. Been doing this kind of thing for 40 years. I read many reviews complaining about lawn tractors not being able to mow on a hill. Email Us; Call Us. I really like the steerable front wheels and the extra weight in the front rims so it will hold slopes very well. (107-cm) Accel Deep MulchControl. If it isnt, SLOWLY turn downhill. A standon is a lot less tiring than a sit-down mower on slopes. Cleanout ports designed into the engine shroud make cleaning the engine cooling fins easy. Use extra care while operating the machine with grass catchers or other attachments; they affect the stability of the machine. I was looking at the cub cadet, but was teetering taken it off with reviews of uneven cuts with its floating deck on hills, so the castered wheel argument pretty much seals the there. The current incentives are of 0% to 12 months or 48 months of 4.9%. Before traveling forward or rearward: NOTE: Backing up while the mower is engaged is strongly discouraged. Deere's D-class tractors such as the John Deere D125 or John Deere D110, sold at Home Depot and Lowe's, typically make our top picks list yet cost under $2,000. Pump drive belts that have slipped or are damaged may result in the machine not moving when the engine is running. //role: VISITOR_ROLE, Everything about the John Deere E120 Riding Mower is easy! John Deere S240-42 Sport Riding lawn mower & tractor Save This model is no longer available or might have limited distribution. Premium features of 200 Series Tractors allow for this longer warranty period, with more coverage than comparable tractors. John Deere Parts Lookup -John Deere-S240 - Lawn Tractors S240 - Lawn Tractors (California) -PC12357. That means the oil is pumped directly to the critical parts all the time. What about push weed trimmer mowers? 2 - Engine Oil Filter AM125424. The sealed fuel cap helps keep vapors inside the tank. But even top-quality items come with some problems. Cutting Tech Brad Green. By Robert Korpella Updated May 11, 2022 Lawn mower engines, including those on John Deere products, need the correct combination of fuel, air and ignition spark to keep running smoothly. John Deere. They are not supposed to ride on the ground. 28 sold. Even if your deck is not level, if you use this method there will be no ridges. Apr 8, 2019. The mowers also work well if you want to bag leaves or grass. (71) $57.21. Safety. Thank you very much for your help, I just found a Husqvarna Front-mounted cutting deck R220T articulation rider zero turn. The Altoz TSX on the other hand will be a good choice for hills. The same turning radius, the same reliability, etc. You may have just save my life as we received a ZTR along with the property. Model and equipment availability vary by dealer and region, and not all products, options, and accessories are available in all regions. About the only walk-behinds that would brake going downhill are the commercial hydro mowers. But remember, an unseen hole on the down-slope or a bump or stick of wood on the uphill side can increase your slope quickly and cause an accident. The 4 wheels on the corners of the deck are anti-scalp wheels. , Why? They side discharge, mulch and bag better than both the Red Craftsman and the Husqvarna 52 inch. After some research I was considering the Troy-Bilt Wide-Cut Self-Propelled Mower 420cc Troy-Bilt Engine, 33in. My slope is around 30 degrees, but the area is small. If it is then use the deck leveling procedure in the manual to level the deck from side-to-side. I am mowing a steep hill (probably 30 degrees) in my 0.25 acre backyard with a Husqvarna YT48XLS going up and down. Lightweight, residential zero-turns like the 42 inch Ryobi, Troy-Bilt, Craftsman should NEVER be driven on slopes greater than 15 degrees. Be aware these mowers are heavy and you will need a heavy tractor to pull them. The operator can change direction without lifting foot off the platform. (38-cm) high-back, two-piece seat with an open back: The seat can be tilted forward for protection from the elements and to provide easy access to the fuel tank: The beverage holder and storage compartment, located on the right fender, add value and operator convenience. The rated the Craftsman Pro 46 and Husqvarna 46 inch better and the Snapper and Troy-Bilt 42 inch as less. Three MowerPlus connectors are available to transmit vehicle information to the MowerPlus app. Hello, I might be in the market for a new mower (not zero turn) and my yard is flat. Is it possible that the oil will not be able to reach all engine parts when the mower goes up or down? And with PowerGard Protection Plan, you can purchase additional protection beyond the normal factory warranty term. }; Copyright The tethered fuel tank cap is more convenient. publisher: { The search feature on the site allows visitors to . Ive put thousands of hours on them and have owned everything from a 30-inch DIXON to a $50,000 Kut-Kwick. Currently using a Kioti cs2210, which I mow up and down. Dont mow near a pond. It has held up wonderfully and never had engine problems due to not getting oil. Find out how you can buy the S240, and get a quote online, from . Thanks in advance. 57 $83.28 $83.28. margin: '16px', (112-cm) Snow Blower has the capacity to handle big snow removal jobs: 700AM Snow Blower is compatible with 100 Series and S240 Tractors with a date of manufacture (DOM) after 02 March 2014 (DOM 020314), as shown on the tractor's product identification number (PIN) label in the left-rear wheel well. ZTRs are balanced so you have traction in the rear because thats where all the turning occurs. Please help my wife is getting angry with my indecision and the yard is getting pretty tall. 42-in. New, the commercial mowers are out of my price range, but maybe I can find a good used one. A side-by-side comparison on sears.com doesnt show too many differences except the engine size. Deere & Company. John Deere S240 Parts. S220 and model 2021 and newer S240 Lawn Tractors. Helps maintain excellent cut quality at faster mowing speeds. The front and back yard both are sloping. The new body design incorporates the next generation tractor styling, including the active stance and John Deere yellow flag. Reliability. The price of the S140 is $400 less than the S240. //please don't change app_id and pod Equipment, models and prices may vary by dealer. The John Deere S240 is a lawn and garden tractor. Hi Dave, Im going to guess you want a walk-behind. Mow up and down slopes with a lawn tractor, not across. , This video is from Toro but you can use the. Deere yellow flag GO SLOW mentioned above means regulate your speed with the property john deere s240 on hills the. Would appreciate your opinion of the Toro is the Kut Kwick slope Master holds the brake was applied though. 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