2024 John Deere 100 Series S160

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2024 John Deere 100 Series S160

  • 24 hp (17.9 kW) V-Twin Extended Life Series (ELS) Engine
  • 48-in. Edge™ Mower Deck
  • Easy Change™ 30-Second Oil Change System
  • Adjustable lumbar seat and standard front bumper

Features may include:

Engine is powerful and smooth-running V-twin design

A 24-hp (17.9-kW) V-twin extended-life series (ELS) engine provides plenty of power and torque to handle tough mowing, mulching, and bagging:

  • Includes ELS engine features for enhanced performance and longer life
  • V-twin cylinder design for greater torque, lower vibration, and improved sound quality
  • Electronic ignition for fast starts
  • Spring-return feature to ensure the operator will not mistakenly leave the throttle lever in the choke position
  • Cast-iron cylinder liners for longer engine life
  • Overhead valves for excellent power and fuel economy
  • Full-pressure lubrication and oil filter for cleaner oil, prolonging engine life and extending the time between oil changes
  • More effective when operating the tractor on an incline
FUEL TANK
  • The capacity is 2.4 U.S. gal. (9.1 L).
  • The fuel filler opening is conveniently located under the seat.
  • Filling the tank without spilling is easy.
  • A tethered fuel tank cap is more convenient.
  • The sealed fuel cap helps keep vapors inside the tank.
John Deere Easy Change™ 30-second oil change system

The John Deere Easy Change 30-second oil change system makes changing the engine oil easy, quick, and clean. Changing the oil is as easy as twisting on a new oil-filled filter. Oil does not need to be drained from the engine.

The John Deere Easy Change filter is an additional engine oil reservoir. Changing the filter removes the captured contaminants and replaces about 0.8 qt (0.76 L) of engine oil.

The functionality does not stop with ease of use. The Easy Change oil system has several meaningful benefits over the traditional oil filter system of the 100 Series:

  • A synthetic filter material is used for more predictable filtering and longer life.
  • Filtering capacity is greater than with a standard oil filter.
  • More filter surface area
  • More oil flow capacity
  • The system has 40 percent more oil volume.
  • The oil and engine run cooler.
  • The oil filter valve closes whenever the engine stops, so filtered particles are captured and cannot drain back into the engine.
  • The risk of spilling during oil service is greatly reduced.
  • Waste oil (and new oil production) is reduced by over 1,000,000 lb (453,592.4 kg) per tractor production year.
  • This system is not a compromise to just make oil changes easier—these engines pass the same John Deere expectations and rigorous testing as always.

Partly due to these improvements, it is not necessary to remove and dispose of all the oil in the engine during service.

Everyone who uses the John Deere Easy Change system saves time and avoids the mess of a traditional oil change. In the past, many 100 Series Lawn Tractor owners rarely or never got around to changing their engine oil. With the 30-second oil change, even people who previously would not consider changing the oil themselves can easily do it. The Easy Change system is a no-mess, no-fuss solution the competition cannot match.

Installation instructions are in the Operator’s Manual and in the John Deere Easy Change service part box.

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Highlights

  • Albany, Georgia
  • 2024
  • John Deere
  • 100 Series S160
  • Model: 44U877 (M44) | Overhead valve, full-pressure lube, oil filter
  • mounting: CargO Mount™ system
  • Gasoline
  • Available
  • with mower: 60.8 in. (1544 mm) | with mower (deflector raised for storage): 51.7 in. (1313 mm) | without mower: 40 in. (1015 mm )
  • Mower cut: 13 positions, 1-4 in. (2.5-10.2 cm) | Cut increments: 0.25 in. (0.64 cm) | 45.3 in. (1151 mm)

Specifications

  • 2024
  • John Deere
  • 100 Series
  • S160
  • Riding
  • Model: 44U877 (M44) | Overhead valve, full-pressure lube, oil filter
  • 24 hp (17.9 kW)
  • 44.2 cu in. (724 cm)
  • V-twin - extended life series (ELS)
  • method: Air
  • Cartridge with prefilter
  • Bendix type
  • delivery: Pulse pump and carburetor
  • Gasoline
  • Easy-read on dash
  • Transaxle: Hydrostatic, 2-wheel drive
  • Mechanical
  • Single lever with spring-return on choke
  • Sector and pinion with single drag link and tie rod
  • Mower: Electric power take-off (PTO) clutch | Mower attachability: Single belt
  • Internal wet disk
  • 12 V / 300 CCA
  • Regulated, 14 amp
  • 20x10-8
  • 15x6-6
  • Mower: Four
  • Forward: 0-5.5 mph (0-8.9 km/h) | Reverse: 0-3.2 mph (0-5.2 km/h)
  • mounting: CargO Mount™ system
  • Full-length welded steel
  • Two standard, incandescent | Taillights or reflector: Reflectors
  • Backup protection: Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
  • Fuel fill opening Center: 1.75 in. (4.45 cm) | Steering wheel Deluxe, diameter: 35.6 cm (14 in.) | Fore-aft adjustment - While seated: 5.5 in. (14 cm) | Mower deck material: 0.105 in.(2.7 mm)
  • Edge™ mower deck: 48 in. (122 cm)
  • 18 in. (45.7 cm) | Uncut circle: 20 in. (50.8 cm)
  • back: 15 in. (38 cm)
  • Mower cut: 13 positions, 1-4 in. (2.5-10.2 cm) | Cut increments: 0.25 in. (0.64 cm) | 45.3 in. (1151 mm)
  • 74.9 in. (1903 mm)
  • 48.9 in. (1242 mm)
  • with mower: 60.8 in. (1544 mm) | with mower (deflector raised for storage): 51.7 in. (1313 mm) | without mower: 40 in. (1015 mm )
  • tank: 2.4 U.S. gal. (9.1 L)
  • Maximum: 500 lb (227 kg)
  • 481 lb (218 kg)
  • Transaxle type: TLT200 hydrostatic, two-wheel drive | Transaxle control: Side-by-side pedals | Fuel tank location: Rear | Transaxle: Side-by-side pedals | Primer/paint: E-coat/powder | Floor mats: Yes, with debris removing channels | Storage: Storage tray with cover | Fender handles/grips: Handgrips | Mower deck: Side discharge | Mower attachability: Slide under tractor | Front draft arms: One spring clip | Rear draft arms: Two spring clips
  • change: Easy Change 30-second oil change system | cooler: Fins and fan on transaxle | filter: Yes, not serviceable
  • system type: Spring-assisted hand-grip lever
  • Front axle: Cast-iron front axle, powdered-metal front wheel bushings | Hood material: Molded-in color material reduces sound, will not rust or dent
  • Fender deck: Stamped steel | Mower deck: Stamped steel deck shell | Mower: Steel, 12 gauge
  • One piece with lumbar adjustment | suspension: Tilt, two coil springs
  • Mower adjustment: One bolt | Mower level adjustment: Easy-level deck
  • 2 year/120 hour bumper-to-bumper