John Deere S240 - 42 Tractor vs. HUSQVARNA TS 146
A straight, spec-by-spec look for lawn buyers across Ohio and Indiana. The numbers are only half the decision.
Is the John Deere S240 - 42 Tractor right for you?
The Customer looking at this comparison usually has a half-acre to a full acre, wants something that will start reliably season after season, and does not want to spend a Saturday afternoon wrestling with maintenance. The Husqvarna TS 146 does carry a slight edge in raw horsepower and a wider 46-inch deck, so if cutting width is the single deciding factor, that is worth noting. But for most homeowners, those differences are smaller than they look on paper.
Where the S240 pulls ahead is in the details that matter over time. The Kawasaki FR651V engine is a proven, purpose-built power plant, and the no-tools oil drain with a replaceable filter means routine maintenance actually gets done instead of skipped. The K46 heavy-duty hydrostatic transaxle is a more specified unit than a generic Tuff Torq hydrostatic listing, and the wider 20x10-8 rear tires give you better traction on uneven ground. The Accel Deep deck is engineered specifically for John Deere's airflow system, so the cut quality holds up even in thick, wet grass. Add a 3-year bumper-to-bumper warranty with hour-based coverage and you have real protection, not just a calendar date.
Backing all of that is the Koenig service network across Indiana and Ohio, with genuine John Deere parts on the shelf and technicians who know this machine. Stop in and talk with your local Koenig team before you decide.
| Specification | John Deere S240 - 42 Tractor | HUSQVARNA TS 146 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 21.5 hp 16.0 kW | 22 hp 16.4 kW |
| Oil change | No-tools oil drain with replaceable filter | |
| Engine manufacturer/model | FR651V | Briggs & Stratton® EXi2200 |
| Transaxle type | K46 heavy-duty hydrostatic, two-wheel drive | Tuff Torq® hydrostatic |
| Transaxle control | Side-by-side pedals | Foot pedal |
| Rear tires | 20x10-8 | 20x8-8 |
| Lift system type | Spring-assisted hand-grip lever | Manual |
| Cutting width | Accel Deep mower deck, 42 in. 107 cm | 46 in. 117 cm |
| U.S. warranty | 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.) | 3-year consumer |
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