John Deere S170 48-in 24 -HP V-twin Gas Riding lawn mower

- 24 hp (17.9 kW)* V-Twin Extended Life Series (ELS) Engine
 - 48-in. Edge™ Mower Deck
 - Electric PTO, Heavy Duty Hydrostatic Transmission w/side-by-side pedals
 - Easy Change™ 30-Second Oil Change System
 - Adjustable lumbar seat and standard front bumper
 - Easy to read fuel gauge
 - 2 year/120 hour bumper-to-bumper warranty
 
The S170 lawn tractor is the premium 48-inch deck model of John Deere’s 100 series. The 24 HP ELS® V-twin engine has plenty of power to handle tough mulching, mowing and bagging conditions with coverage up to 2 acres. The S170 features a heavy-duty hydrostatic transmission, side-by-side foot pedals, enhanced styling, adjustable controls, 15-in seat with lumbar adjustment, cruise control, easy-read fuel gauge, front bumper, larger front/rear wheels and tires, premium steering wheel and fender flares. The 48-inch 3-blade Edge(TM) cutting system with electric blade engagement offers superior cut quality and can be easily equipped to bag or mulch. It provides even cuts with 1-in to 4-in cut height selections (1/4-in increments). Plus, this lawn tractor also includes the Easy Change(TM) 30-second oil change system. John Deere® products are available and can only be sold via authorized dealers.
- 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 lumbar adjustment knob, cruise control, easy read fuel gauge, front bumper, larger tires, premium steering wheel and fender flares
 - The S170 includes the John Deere Easy Change(TM) 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 John Deere Extended Life Series® (ELS) V-Twin engine has plenty of power to handle tough mulching, mowing and bagging conditions (coverage 2+ acres)
 - The 48-in three blade Edge(TM) 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 kit (317781), tow-behind cart (317783), lawn sweeper (538134), 46-in front blade (232032), 44-in snow blower (876847)
 - MowerPlus(TM) Deluxe Smart Connector (2636782) lawn aerator (27064), canopy (623851), cover (227861), Easy Change(TM) 30-Second Oil System (924091), air filter (291810), 48-in mower blades (228461), 48-in mower belts (228875)
 - Hassle Free Ownership: John Deere 2-year bumper to bumper warranty, local John Deere dealer support and a 10-Point Pre-Delivery Inspection prior to sale – register your warranty at JohnDeere.ca/warrantyregistration
 
Specifications
| Key Specs | |
| Engine power | 24 hp 17.9 kW | 
| Oil change | John Deere Easy Change™ 30-second oil change system | 
| Engine manufacturer/model | 44U877 (M44) | 
| Transaxle type | K46 heavy-duty hydrostatic, two-wheel drive | 
| Transaxle control | Side-by-side pedals | 
| Rear tires | 22×9.5-12 | 
| Lift system type | Spring-assisted hand-grip lever | 
| Cutting width | Edge™ mower deck, 48 in. 122 cm | 
| U.S. warranty | 2 year/120 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.) | 
| Engine | |
| Power | 24 hp 17.9 kW | 
| Displacement | 44.2 cu in. 724 cc | 
| Manufacturer/model | 44U877 (M44) | 
| Type | Overhead valve, full-pressure lube, oil filter | 
| Cylinders | V-twin – extended life series (ELS) | 
| Governor | Mechanical | 
| Choke/speed control | Single lever with spring-return on choke | 
| Cooling method | Air | 
| Air cleaner | Cartridge with prefilter | 
| Oil change | John Deere Easy Change 30-second oil change system | 
| Fuel system | |
| Type | Gasoline | 
| Fuel delivery | Pulse pump and carburetor | 
| Fuel gauge | Easy-read on dash | 
| Fuel tank location | Rear | 
| Fuel fill opening | Center, 1.75 in. 4.45 cm | 
| Fuel tank capacity | 2.4 U.S. gal. 9.1 L | 
| Electrical system | |
| Battery | 12 V 300 CCA | 
| Charging system | Regulated, 14 amp | 
| Engine starter | Bendix type | 
| Hour meter | Yes | 
| Headlights | Two standard, incandescent | 
| Taillights or reflector | Reflectors | 
| Backup lights | No | 
| Rear work lights | No | 
| 12-V outlet | No | 
| Transaxle | |
| Type | Hydrostatic, 2-wheel drive | 
| Control | Side-by-side pedals | 
| Cruise control | Standard | 
| Oil cooler | Fins and fan on transaxle | 
| Oil filter | Yes, not serviceable | 
| Differential lock | No | 
| Forward speed | 0-5.5 mph 0-8.9 km/h | 
| Reverse speed | 0-3.2 mph 0-5.2 km/h | 
| Brakes | Internal wet disk | 
| Chassis | |
| Frame | Full-length welded steel | 
| Primer/paint | E-coat/powder | 
| Weight bracket | Optional rear | 
| Receiver hitch | No | 
| Front axle | Cast-iron front axle, powdered-metal front wheel bushings | 
| Spindle bushings | No | 
| Front tires | 16×6.5-8 | 
| Rear tires | 22×9.5-12 | 
| Hood material | Molded-in color material reduces sound, will not rust or dent | 
| Fender deck material | Stamped steel | 
| Floor mats | Yes, with debris removing channels | 
| Storage | Storage tray with cover | 
| Service interval decal | Yes | 
| Fender handles/grips | Handgrips | 
| Cup holder | Yes | 
| Equipment mounting | CargO Mount™ system | 
| Maximum towing capacity | 500 lb 227 kg | 
| Steering | |
| Type | Sector and pinion with single drag link and tie rod | 
| Four-wheel steer | Not available on this model | 
| Steering wheel | Deluxe, diameter – 14 in. 35.6 cm | 
| Tilt steering wheel | No | 
| Turning radius | 18 in. 45.7 cm | 
| Uncut circle radius | 20 in. 50.8 cm | 
| Seat | |
| Type | One piece with lumbar adjustment | 
| Seat back height | 15 in. 38 cm | 
| Armrests | No | 
| Fore-aft adjustment | While seated, 5.5 in. 14 cm | 
| Seat suspension | Tilt, two coil springs | 
| Lift system | |
| Type | Spring-assisted hand-grip lever | 
| Hydraulic outlets | No | 
| Mower cut height | 13 positions, 1-4 in. 2.5-10.2 cm | 
| Cut height increments | 0.25 in. 0.64 cm | 
| Preset cut height | No | 
| Mower deck | |
| Type | Side discharge | 
| Cutting width | Edge™ mower deck, 48 in. 122 cm | 
| Construction | Stamped steel deck shell | 
| Mower deck material | Steel, 12 gauge 0.105 in. 2.7 mm | 
| Mower wash port | Yes | 
| Mower drive system | Electric power take-off (PTO) clutch | 
| Mower wheels | Four | 
| Mower wheel adjustment | One bolt | 
| Mower level adjustment | Easy-level deck | 
| Mower attachability | |
| Type | Slide under tractor | 
| Front draft arms | One spring clip | 
| Rear draft arms | Two spring clips | 
| Mower wheels rotate | No | 
| Drive system | Single belt | 
| Safety | |
| Meets ANSI standard | Yes | 
| Meets OPEI standard | Yes | 
| Backup protection | Reverse Implement Option (RIO) | 
| Safety video | Yes | 
| Buyer’s notes | |
| Notes | Molded-in color material reduces sound, will not rust or dent Durable primer and powder paint finish Large, 14-in. (36-cm) steering wheel for more comfortable operation John Deere Easy Change 30-second oil change system | 
| Warranty | 2 year/120 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 | |
| Rear bagger | 2-bag, 6.5 bu 229 L | 
| Mulching system | Mulch cover | 
| Front blade | 46 in. 116.8 cm | 
| Snow blower | Two-stage, 44 in. 111.8 cm | 
| Sprayer | Tow-behind, 15 U.S. gal. 56.8 L Mounted, 15 U.S. gal. Tow-behind only, 25 U.S. gal. 94.6 L | 
| Spreader | Tow-behind only, 125-175 lb 57.7-80 kg | 
| Front bumper | Included | 
| Weather protection | Weather enclosure | 
| Sun canopy | Sun canopy | 
| Bucket holder | Yes, single bucket | 
| Grass striping | Lawn striping kit | 
| Tow-behind tools | 16 | 
| Dimensions | |
| Height | 45.7 in. 1160 mm | 
| Overall length | 75.3 in. 1913 mm | 
| Wheelbase | 48.9 in. 1242 mm | 
| Width with mower | 60.8 in. 1544 mm | 
| Width with mower (deflector raised for storage) | 51.7 in. 1313 mm | 
| Width without mower | 39.2 in. 996 mm | 
| Weight | Mower, no fuel, 503 lb 288 kg | 
        






















                
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