John Deere S160 48 in. 24 HP V-Twin ELS Gas Hydrostatic Lawn Tractor

24 HP V-twin John Deere branded engine for stronger performance. John Deere Easy Change system – 30 second oil change. NEW – Easy Read Fuel Gauge – easily see the remaining fuel level.

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5 Reviews For This Product

  1. 05

    by Sandy

    The mower rides great and cuts better, but within three weeks of having the mower the drive belt was knocked off by a tiny stick. I had to send the mower in for repair and after it was delivered back to me, it wouldn’t start at all. A fuse had blown due to wires touching the engine block and arching. I think my experience is the one in a million for issues, and I am happy with my yard when I’ve finished mowing. I just wish there weren’t so many problems in between!

  2. 05

    by Joseph

    I decided to invest in a John Deere after having 2 competitive brands of tractors over 27 years. What sold me on the S160 was the features and its ability to handle hilly terrain. The white glove delivery is some what misleading. They drive the tractor off the truck and you sign for it. The only answer to any questions I asked was the factory takes care of everything. The delivery driver really doesn’t know the product. The plus to the delivery service is the tractor was set up properly, properly lubricated and the cutting deck is perfectly level. The tractor was delivered in perfect operating condition. A few cosmetic scuff marks from set up and transportation. My 1st impression was it’s a lawn tractor, just like my other tractors. Then I started to see the performance differences. The hydrostatic transmission is amazing. I know this is not a unique transmission to John Deere, but it works amazingly. This is the first tractor I don’t have to step on the brake while going down one of my hills. Also when you are going up the hill just step on the gas pedal a little harder and it navigates the hill without a problem. I love the gas gauge being on the dash. I like the way the throttle returns to a run position after starting. The electric PTO is a nice feature. The wider tires of the s160 grab the lawn a little better. The adjustable seat makes it easy for someone taller or shorter to operate the tractor comfortably. The seat lumbar adjustment is a nice touch. I read negative reviews about the reverse safety button. My experience is you press the button, and once you are going in reverse you can release the button until you take your foot off the gas. You do not have to hold the button down while going in reverse until you let up on the gas pedal. All lawn tractors have to have a reverse safety feature. I like John Deeres solution better than the competitors I have used. The 30 second oil, and oil filter change is a nice touch, but expensive. After the break in period of 8 hours it needs to be changed every 50 hours. I will reserve my opinion on that. So far that is the only possible downside I have. I would have preferred the oil change system they have on the S240. I did not change the cutting blades when using the bagger. In fact the last cut I made was over a week and a half. My grass was pretty tall and I had no issues cutting, and bagging the grass. The bagger holds more material than I am used to. So far this lawn tractor has met or exceeded my expectations.

  3. 05

    by Katie

    I was pleased with my Lawn mower over all but i did not get a white glove delivery. and i noticed a week later when i was showing my son my new lawn mower that on one side of my lawn mower it said s160 and the other side s120 i called john deere about it but nothing was done i guess no big deal i’m not sure how i tell i got the lawn mower i purchased though other than its a 48 inch and i don’t think the s120 comes with a 48 inch cut.

  4. 05

    by Deere

    Purchased the John Deere S160 for my daughter as a house warming present. We had gone to another major home building site, and purchased the S140, which they proceeded to sell to someone else before our delivery date. We ordered from Home Depot online and they delivered it 2 weeks earlier than estimated. I went with the S160 for the added features of the larger motor, fuel gauge, and steering wheel. I actually preferred the 2 piece seat the S140 offered, since the lumbar isn’t useful for a small person. Initial impressions of the lawn tractor are very good. Solid frame and the fit and finish appear top notch. My daughter is 5’2″ and the seat slides forward enough that she felt comfortable using the pedals. The motor is quieter than expected. The “white glove” delivery isn’t that great. The local Deere dealer contacted my daughter and arranged the drop off. I say drop off, because the guy delivering the tractor knew nothing about them, and couldn’t answer basic questions on operation. It was full of oil and fuel, the tires were all set to 15.5lbs air and the deck was leveled to 2 1/2″ when the deck was set to 3″. I explained to my daughter how to fix these things… and she proceeded to adjust the deck level, tire pressure and set the anti-scalp wheels for her use. (text messaging and pictures are great tools) I’ve read a lot of the reviews for the E160 (same basic machine), and explained to my daughter that this is a belt driven tractor, and you need to stop before changing from forward to reverse… or you’ll throw the belt. Thank you Deere and Home Depot… you made a new home owner very happy.

  5. 05

    by John

    Tight turning radius and easy operation. I love it so far. If there’s any drawback, I’m not real crazy about the 30 second oil change, I’ll convert it to a standard oil chand at its first service.

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