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Prices are the recommended retail prices published by each manufacturer’s Australian site, in AUD, as read on the date shown on each model’s page; dealers set the final price.
A side-by-side reference of each model's stated specifications. MowerFacts doesn’t give opinions: where a published, spec-derived rule can separate machines we mark a Data Pick and show the rule; here, read the values and decide what fits your needs.
Best suited for
What each model is built for, from its duty class and key specs. This is a neutral reference — MowerFacts does not rank one model above another.
- Cox Stockman PLUS 40 in — residential: typical home lawns; 40-inch deck; gas powered
- John Deere S100 Lawn Tractor — residential: typical home lawns; 42-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- Stockman PLUS 40 in has a Hydrostatic with Auto Locking Diff transmission; S100 Lawn Tractor has a Hydrostatic, 2-wheel drive transmission. The transmission grade tracks duty rating and speed. Grade names are each maker's own and are not comparable across brands.
- Stockman PLUS 40 in cuts from 20 mm (0.8 in) to 75 mm (3 in); S100 Lawn Tractor cuts from 25 mm (1 in) to 102 mm (4 in). The cut-height range is the shortest and tallest cut the deck offers. Most lawns are kept well inside it.
- Stockman PLUS 40 in has a 586 cc (35.8 ci) engine; S100 Lawn Tractor has a 500 cc (30.5 ci) engine, a 86 cc difference. Displacement is the engine's size, not its output. A larger engine is not necessarily a more powerful one.
- Stockman PLUS 40 in has a 1,016 mm (40 in) deck; S100 Lawn Tractor has a 1,067 mm (42 in) deck, a 51 mm difference. Deck width sets how much grass each pass covers. Mowing time also depends on ground speed, turns and obstacles, so a wider deck alone does not fix the job's length. Time both decks on your own lawn ›
- Stockman PLUS 40 in has a 18 hp engine; S100 Lawn Tractor has a 17.5 hp engine, a 0.5 hp difference. Published horsepower is the maker's rating at a stated engine speed. It is a different measure from displacement, and two engines of equal rating can pull differently.
what isn’t comparable
Not comparable
- Fuel Capacity: not published for Stockman PLUS 40 in.
- Warranty: not published for Stockman PLUS 40 in.
- Bagger Capacity: not published for Stockman PLUS 40 in.
- Fuel Type: not published for Stockman PLUS 40 in.
- Deck Material: not published for Stockman PLUS 40 in.
- Deck Construction: not published for Stockman PLUS 40 in.
- Drive System: not published for Stockman PLUS 40 in.
- Discharge: not published for Stockman PLUS 40 in.
- Price: S100 Lawn Tractor is dealer quote only.
Verified means each manufacturer publishes the figure. A bigger number is only a bigger number; nothing here says which machine is better. The full specification table is below.
Which is faster on your property? › Measure your lawn once and MowerFacts times all 2 against it.
| Spec | Stockman PLUS 40 in Cox · Riding (Lawn Tractor) |
S100 Lawn Tractor John Deere · Riding (Lawn Tractor) |
|---|---|---|
| RRP (AUD) | A$6,199 | dealer quote |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 35.8 ci (586 cc) | 30.5 ci (500 cc) |
| Engine Power | 18 hp | 17.5 hp |
| Cylinders | 2 | 1 |
| Engine Model | — | 31R977 (M31) |
| Fuel Type | — | Gasoline |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 40 in (1016 mm) | 42 in (1067 mm) |
| Min Cut Height | 0.8 in (20 mm) | 1 in (25 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 3 in (75 mm) | 4 in (102 mm) |
| Deck Material | — | Steel, 13 gauge0.090 in.2.3 mm |
| Deck Construction | — | Stamped steel deck shell |
| Deck Gauge | — | 13 |
| Spindle Type | Electromagnetic Clutch | — |
| Discharge | — | Side discharge |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Hydrostatic with Auto Locking Diff | Hydrostatic, 2-wheel drive |
| Ground Speed | 5.6 mph | 5.5 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | 15 X 6.00-6 (F), 18 X 8.5 (R) | 20x8-8 |
| Reverse Speed | — | 3.2 mph |
| Drive System | — | Manual power take-off (PTO) |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 417 lbs (189 kg) | 414 lbs (187.8 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | — | 2.4 gal (9.1 L) |
| Length | — | 69.7 in (1770 mm) |
| Width | — | 55.2 in (1402 mm) |
| Height | — | 40 in (1016 mm) |
| Commercial / Pro | ||
| Frame Construction | Fabricated Steel | Full-length welded steel |
| Seat Type | Premium Highback Seat with Springs | One-piece |
| General | ||
| Warranty | — | 2 yr |
| Bagger Capacity | — | 6.5 bu (229 L) |
Where these models differ, explained
S100 Lawn Tractor: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — deere.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.