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John Deere S160
Lawn Tractor
The S160 Lawn Tractor is built for homeowners who want a comfortable, capable mowing experience. With a 48-in. mower deck and easy-to-use controls, it handles your lawn with ease while keeping you comfortable in the seat.
Product Features:
- Powerful 24 hp (17.9 kW) V-Twin Engine
- 48-in. (122-cm) Edge™ Cutting System
- Heavy-Duty Hydrostatic Transaxle With Wide Tires
- Two-Year or 120-Hour Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty
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Features
The S160 Lawn Tractor is built for homeowners who want a comfortable, capable mowing experience. With a 48-in. mower deck and easy-to-use controls, it handles your lawn with ease while keeping you comfortable in the seat.
Powerful 24 hp (17.9 kW) V-Twin Engine
48-in. (122-cm) Edge™ Cutting System
Heavy-Duty Hydrostatic Transaxle With Wide Tires
Two-Year or 120-Hour Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty
Benefits
Comfortable and Simple to Operate
A 15-in. (38 cm) open-back seat is comfortable and cool for all-day comfort. The Easy-read digital fuel gauge shows fuel level on the dashboard so you can keep an eye on fuel levels while mowing.
Hydrostatic Transmission With Side-by-Side Pedals
Use the side-by-side pedals to maneuver with precision without shifting or lifting your foot off the platform, enhancing operator comfort and ease of use.
Change the Oil in 30 Seconds
The John Deere Easy Change™ oil change system makes changing the engine oil as easy as twisting on a new oil-filled filter. It's simple, quick, and clean.
Specifications
| Mower Wash Port | Yes |
| Mower Deck Material | 2.7 mm |
| Mower Deck Material | 0.105 in. |
| Cutting Width | 48 in. |
| Cutting Width | 122 cm |
| Mower Deck Material | 12 gauge |
| Construction | Stamped steel deck shell |
| Mower Wheels | Four |
| Mower Level Adjustment | Easy-level deck |
| Mower Wheel Adjustment | One bolt |
| Type | Side discharge |
| Mower Drive System | Electric power take-off (PTO) clutch |
| Seat Back Height | 38 cm |
| Seat Back Height | 15 in. |
| Seat Suspension | Tilt, two coil springs |
| Type | Two-piece with open-back |
| Armrests | No |
| Fore-Aft Adjustment | 5.5 in. |
| Fore-Aft Adjustment | 14 cm |
| Four-Wheel Steer | Not available on this model |
| Uncut Circle Radius | 50.8 cm |
| Tilt Steering Wheel | No |
| Uncut Circle Radius | 20 in. |
| Turning Radius | 45.7 cm |
| Turning Radius | 18 in. |
| Steering Wheel | 12 in. |
| Type | Sector and pinion with single drag link and tie rod |
| Steering Wheel | 30.5 cm |
| Notes | Molded-in color material reduces sound, will not rust or dent; Wide 20x10-8 rear tires; 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.) |
| Fender Handles/Grips | Handgrips |
| Maximum Towing Capacity | 227 kg |
| Front Tires | 15x6-8 |
| Weight Bracket | Optional rear |
| Fender Deck Material | Stamped steel |
| Storage | Storage tray with cover |
| Cup Holder | Yes |
| Primer/Paint | E-coat/powder |
| Front Axle | Cast-iron front axle, front wheel sealed ball bearings |
| Service Interval Decal | Yes |
| Maximum Towing Capacity | 500 lb. |
| Floor Mats | Yes, with debris removing channels |
| Receiver Hitch | No |
| Equipment Mounting | CargO Mount™ system |
| Hood Material | Molded-in color material reduces sound, will not rust or dent |
| Rear Tires | 20x10-10 |
| Spindle Bushings | No |
| Frame | Full-length welded steel |
| Sun Canopy | Sun canopy |
| Snow Blower | 44 in. |
| Front Blade | 116.8 cm |
| Tow-Behind Tools | 16 |
| Spreader - Tow-Behind | 175 lb. |
| Rear Bagger | 229 L |
| Sprayer - Tow-Behind | 15 U.S. gal. |
| Sprayer - Mounted | 15 U.S. gal. |
| Bucket Holder | Yes, single bucket |
| Grass Striping | Lawn striping kit |
| Snow Blower | 111.8 cm |
| Front Blade | 46 in. |
| Mulching System | Mulch cover |
| Rear Bagger | 6.5 bu |
| Spreader - Tow-Behind | 80 kg |
| Sprayer - Tow-Behind | 56.8 L |
| Sprayer - Mounted | 56.8 L |
| Front Bumper | Included |
| Weather Protection | Weather enclosure |
| Mower Cut Height - Maximum | 10.2 cm |
| Hydraulic Outlets | No |
| Mower Cut Height - Maximum | 4 in. |
| Cut Height Increments | 0.64 cm |
| Cut Height Increments | 0.25 in. |
| Mower Cut Height - Minimum | 1 in. |
| Lift System Type | Spring-assisted hand-grip lever |
| Mower Cut Height - Minimum | 2.5 cm |
| Preset Cut Height | No |
| Height | 45.3 in. |
| Wheelbase | 48.9 in. |
| Weight | 218 kg |
| Overall Length | 1903 mm |
| Width Without Mower | 40 in. |
| Width With Mower | 60.8 in. |
| Width With Mower (Deflector Raised For Storage) | 51.7 in. |
| Wheelbase | 1242 mm |
| Height | 1151 mm |
| Weight | 481 lb. |
| Overall Length | 74.9 in. |
| Width Without Mower | 1015 mm |
| Width With Mower | 1544 mm |
| Width With Mower (Deflector Raised For Storage) | 1313 mm |
| Engine Starter | Bendix type |
| Battery Voltage | 12 V |
| Charging System | 14 amp |
| Rear Work Lights | No |
| Battery Cold Crank Amps | 300 CCA |
| Headlights | Two standard, LED |
| Hour Meter | Yes |
| 12-V Outlet | No |
| Taillights Or Reflector | Reflectors |
| Charging System | Regulated |
| Backup Lights | No |
| Fuel Fill Opening | 1.75 in. |
| Fuel Fill Opening | 4.45 cm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 9.1 L |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 2.4 U.S. gal. |
| Fuel Gauge | Easy-read on dash |
| Fuel Tank Location | Rear |
| Type | Gasoline |
| Fuel Fill Opening | Center |
| Fuel Delivery | Pulse pump and carburetor |
| Meets OPEI Standard | Yes |
| Meets ANSI Standard | Yes |
| Safety Video | Yes |
| Backup Protection | Reverse Implement Option (RIO) |
| Oil Cooler | Fins and fan on transaxle |
| Brakes | Internal wet disk |
| Forward Speed | 5.5 mph |
| Forward Speed | 8.9 km/h |
| Cruise Control | Standard |
| Differential Lock | No |
| Oil Filter | Yes, not serviceable |
| Transaxle Type | Hydrostatic, 2-wheel drive |
| Transaxle Control | Side-by-side pedals |
| Reverse Speed | 5.2 km/h |
| Reverse Speed | 3.2 mph |
| Date Collected | 2025-10-01T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturing Location | Greeneville, Tennessee, USA |
| Displacement | 44.2 cu in. |
| Oil Change | John Deere Easy Change 30-second oil change system |
| Displacement | 724 cc |
| Air Cleaner | Cartridge with prefilter |
| Choke/Speed Control | Single lever with spring-return on choke |
| Engine Power | 24 hp |
| Engine Power | 17.9 kW |
| Governor | Mechanical |
| Cooling Method | Air |
| Engine Type | Overhead valve, full-pressure lube, oil filter |
| Cylinders | V-twin - extended life series (ELS) |
| Engine Manufacturer/Model | 44U877 (M44) |
| Mower Wheels Rotate | No |
| Drive System | Single belt |
| Front Draft Arms | One spring clip |
| Type | Slide under tractor |
| Rear Draft Arms | Two spring clips |
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