John Deere S240 - 48 Tractor vs. HUSQVARNA TS 248XD
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 - 48 Tractor right for you?
The Customer looking at this comparison usually has a half-acre to a couple of acres to mow and wants a machine that holds up season after season without becoming a project. You are weighing two well-built 48-inch riders at a similar price point, and that is a fair fight worth talking through. The Husqvarna does carry a slight edge in raw horsepower at 23 hp versus the S240's 21.5 hp, but for most residential lots that difference is not something you will feel on a Saturday morning. What you will notice over time is everything else on this list.
The S240's Accel Deep deck is engineered specifically for John Deere's blade geometry and airflow, which means a cleaner cut in heavier grass rather than just a wider swath. The no-tools oil drain with a replaceable filter makes routine maintenance something a Customer actually does on schedule instead of putting off. The K46 heavy-duty hydrostatic transaxle is a proven unit with a strong service history, and the spring-assisted deck lift is a small convenience that adds up across a full season.
Where the S240 really separates itself is what happens after the sale. Genuine John Deere parts, warranty support, and a service team that knows this machine are all available at Koenig stores across Indiana and Ohio. Stop in and let us walk you through one in person.
| Specification | John Deere S240 - 48 Tractor | HUSQVARNA TS 248XD |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 21.5 hp 16.0 kW | 23 hp 17.2 kW |
| Oil change | No-tools oil drain with replaceable filter | |
| Engine manufacturer/model | FR651V | Kawasaki® FR Series |
| Transaxle type | K46 heavy-duty hydrostatic, two-wheel drive | Tuff Torq® hydrostatic |
| Transaxle control | Side-by-side pedals | Dual foot pedal |
| Rear tires | 20x10-8 | 20x10-8 |
| Lift system type | Spring-assisted hand-grip lever | Manual |
| Cutting width | Accel Deep mower deck, 48 in. 122 cm | 48 in. 122 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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- Performance Edge maintenance — scheduled service, multi-point inspections, genuine John Deere parts, priority scheduling; the 4-year plan adds a year of warranty.
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