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John Deere D140

2011–201722 HPgasolinelawn
B
Average
Score: 62.7/100
Recalls
322
Found
Known Issues
12
4 high severity
Auction Records
0
No price data
Reliability
B
63/100

Specifications

Engine Power22 HP
Engine (kW)16 kW
Fuel Typegasoline
Transmissionbelt-driven hydrostatic
Categorylawn
Production Years2011–2017

Safety Recalls

322 found
Safety recall — John Deere JD-8R370 (Japanese market, reference 1241810)

Japanese manufacturer safety recall affecting the lighting. Declared production window: 2021–2022.

LightingJP
On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern.

On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern. Canadian regulations require all companies to provide this information in the owner's manual.

OtherCA
On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern.

On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern. Canadian regulations require all companies to provide this information in the owner's manual.

OtherCA
On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern.

On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern. Canadian regulations require all companies to provide this information in the owner's manual.

OtherCA
Safety recall — John Deere JD-7R310 (Japanese market, reference 1241260)

Japanese manufacturer safety recall affecting the electronic control. Declared production window: 2020–2024.

Electronic controlJP
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Known Issues

12 reported
4 high1 low7 medium
Tractor stalls when PTO is engaged
high

New 2015 D140 lawn tractor stalls immediately when PTO is engaged, preventing grass cutting. Issue occurred within 15 minutes of operation. John Deere customer support and dealer unable to provide troubleshooting guidance.

pto
CA: John Deere Review by John from Sykesville, MD (1/5 stars) John Deere
high

John Deere D140 burned to the ground in warranty. John Deere will not cover it and said it was probably dirty. It appears to be a fire that started around the coil. $2000 for this thing and it has 18.2 hours on it. Deere rep said it's my responsibility to prove the fire was their fault.

engine
CA: John Deere Review by John from Salem, IN (1/5 stars) I bought a John
medium

I bought a John Deere D140 9 years ago. I have replaced the front end, transmission repairs, multiple pulled yes and belts. Constant trips to repair shop. Worst mower I ever bought. Pure junk. I hate John Deere. Pure trash. Can't wait to take a sledge to this trash and take it to the dump where it belongs.

transmission
CA: John Deere Review by Wilbur from Greensboro, NC (1/5 stars) I have a
medium

I have a D140 John Deere with 145 Hr's. The transmission is already slipping. To repair will cost over $1000.00. It will not even make a good planter.

transmission
CA: John Deere Review by Peter from Melbourne, Other (1/5 stars) I have a
medium

I have a John Deere D140 ride on mower that has done 80 hours & the transmission has failed. Taking it to a local dealer who has serviced it the last 3 times informed me it would cost up to $1500. They say the unit is out of warranty in time, but what my question is if it only lasts around 80 hours it is not designed for the purpose it was purchased it for. After talking to Melbourne office then t

transmission
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Market Value

No auction data available for this model.

Hours Benchmark

Class: Compact (040 HP)
Low use150 /year
Typical300 /year
High use500 /year
Typical lifetime6,000 hours
Expected life15 years

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