John Deere S170 48-in V-twin Gas Lawn tractor
Item #2593122 |
Model #BG21212
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Built by John Deere in Greeneville, TN, USA – Experience the Comfort of a John Deere
Heavy-duty hydrostatic transmission, side-by-side foot pedals, enhanced styling, adjustable controls, 15-in seat with lumbar adjustment knob, cruise control, easy read fuel gauge, front bumper, larger tires, premium steering wheel, fender flares
The S170 includes the John Deere Easy Change™ 30-Second Oil Change System, the original All-In-One oil and oil filter canister that allows anyone to easily change their tractor oil with no hassles and no mess
The 24-HP V-Twin John Deere Extended Life Series (ELS) engine has plenty of power to handle tough mulching, mowing and bagging conditions (coverage up to 2 acres)
The 48-in three blade Edge™ Cutting System has a deep deck design, 12-gauge steel and electric PTO blade engagement to provide superior performance and even cuts with 1-in to 4-in cut height selections in 1/4-in increments
Frame made of full-length welded, 12-gauge steel for reliability
Compatible parts and attachments: 48-in bagger (2593140), 48-in mulch cover (317781), tow-behind cart (317783), lawn sweeper (538134), 46-in front blade (232032), 44-in snow blower (876847)
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Hassle-Free Ownership: John Deere 2-year/120-hour bumper to bumper warranty, local John Deere dealer support and a 10-Point Pre-Delivery Inspection prior to sale
General | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Type | Lead acid | Number of Deck/Anti-Scalp Wheels | 4 |
Blade Engagement Type (PTO) | Electric | Oil Filter Type | Easy change |
Blade Speed (RPM) | 0 | Power Source | Gas |
Color/Finish Family | Green | Seat Type | High-back with lumbar support |
Deck Engagement Type | Electric | Series Name | S170 |
Deck Material | Steel | Start Type | Turn key start |
Deck Type | Stamped | Transmission Type | Hydrostatic |
Drive Type | Rear wheel drive | Type | Lawn tractor |
Engine Type | V-twin | ||
Dimensions | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Cut Height Adjustment | 12-position | Mower Deck Width (Inches) | 48 |
Cut Width (Inches) | 48 | Overall Length (Inches) | 75.3 |
Engine Oil Capacity (oz.) | 89.6 | Overall Width with Deck (Inches) | 60.8 |
Front Wheel Size | 16-in | Rear Wheel Size | 22-in |
Fuel Capacity (Gallons) | 2.4 | Size of Deck Wheels | 5-in |
Maximum Cutting Height (Inches) | 4 | Weight (lbs.) | 503 |
Minimum Cutting Height (Inches) | 1 | ||
Features | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Ammeter | No | Front Axle | Cast iron |
Bagger Capable | Yes | Grass Deflector | Yes |
Bagger Included | No | Grease Fittings | Yes |
Charger Included | No | Headlight(s) | Yes |
Commercial/Residential | Residential | Lowe's Exclusive | Yes |
Cruise Control | Yes | Maximum Forward Speed (MPH) | 5.5 |
Cup Holder | Yes | Maximum Reverse Speed (MPH) | 3.2 |
Deck Gauge | 12 | Model Description | S170 48-In Deck 24 HP V-Twin Hydro |
Deck Lift System | Manual | Mulching Capable | Yes (kit sold separately) |
Discharge Location | Side | Number of Blades | 3 |
Engine Brand | John Deere Branded ELS | Operator-Controlled Mow-in-Reverse | Yes |
Engine Displacement (Cu. Centimeters) | 724 | Removable Battery | Yes |
Engine Oil Included | Yes | Trailer Hitch Included | No |
Engine Series | John Deere Branded ELS | Turning Radius (Inches) | 18 |
Compatibility | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Attachment Compatible | Front and rear | Recommended Yard Size | 2 to 3 acres |
Matching Bagger (Item #) | 2593140 | Replacement Belt OEM Part Number | GX21833 |
Matching Mulch Kit (Item #) | 317781 | Replacement Blade OEM Part Number | GY20852 |
Recommended Terrain Type | Flat with obstacles | ||
Warranty | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Warranty | 2-year limited or 120 hours | ||
Miscellaneous | |||
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UNSPSC | 21101700 | ||
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S170 48-in 24 -HP V-twin Gas Lawn tractor we bought this riding lawn mower on March 11 and it quit working on May 8th. Lowes asst manager Sheila lied and said they would replace. when this didn't happen we contacted corporate. they said John Deere will have to warranty and to call them. John Deere charged us 110.00 to pick up the mower. Now they tell us it will be 2 weeks before they even look at the mower. I thought John Deere sold a great product but after reading the reviews on this mower. Th...
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Just took delivery. I have only used it for one mowing session. My old mower had been broken for a while, so this mower had to take on six inches of growth which it did with ease. The tall grass was pretty wet and my lawn is hilly, but I had good traction except when trying to mow while turning sharply uphill. But the tires never ripped up my turf like the old mower's tires did. The mower did a B-plus job of a level mow even on such tall grass. I will give it a more fair test on my next mow. I'...
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