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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.
- John Deere S100 Lawn Tractor — residential: typical home lawns; 42-inch deck; gas powered
- Masport TTM108SH V-Twin — residential: typical home lawns; 43-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- S100 Lawn Tractor has a Hydrostatic, 2-wheel drive transmission; TTM108SH V-Twin has a Rear - Hydrostatic Tuff Torq K46DR transmission. The transmission grade tracks duty rating and speed. Grade names are each maker's own and are not comparable across brands.
- S100 Lawn Tractor has a Stamped steel deck shell deck; TTM108SH V-Twin has a Steel deck.
- S100 Lawn Tractor has Manual power take-off (PTO) drive; TTM108SH V-Twin has V-Belt drive.
- S100 Lawn Tractor holds 9.1 L (2.4 gal) of fuel; TTM108SH V-Twin holds 7.5 L (2 gal) of fuel, a 1.6 L difference. Tank size bounds how long a machine runs between stops. Consumption varies with engine, load and speed, so hours per tank are not fixed.
- S100 Lawn Tractor cuts from 25 mm (1 in) to 102 mm (4 in); TTM108SH V-Twin cuts from 30 mm (1.2 in) to 90 mm (3.5 in). The cut-height range is the shortest and tallest cut the deck offers. Most lawns are kept well inside it.
2 more differences, what isn’t comparable
Other verified differences
- S100 Lawn Tractor has a 17.5 hp engine; TTM108SH V-Twin has a 19 hp engine, a 1.5 hp difference.
- S100 Lawn Tractor weighs 187.8 kg (414 lbs); TTM108SH V-Twin weighs 174.5 kg (385 lbs), a 13.3 kg difference.
Not comparable
- Displacement: not published for TTM108SH V-Twin.
- Warranty: not published for TTM108SH V-Twin.
- Bagger Capacity: not published for TTM108SH V-Twin.
- Blades: not published for S100 Lawn Tractor.
- Engine Make: not published for S100 Lawn Tractor.
- Fuel Type: not published for TTM108SH V-Twin.
- Deck Material: not published for TTM108SH V-Twin.
- 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 | S100 Lawn Tractor John Deere · Riding (Lawn Tractor) |
TTM108SH V-Twin Masport · Riding (Lawn Tractor) |
|---|---|---|
| RRP (AUD) | dealer quote | A$4,899 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 30.5 ci (500 cc) | — |
| Engine Power | 17.5 hp | 19 hp |
| Engine Make | — | Masport |
| Cylinders | 1 | 2 |
| Engine Model | 31R977 (M31) | MVT500 V-Twin |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | — |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 42 in (1067 mm) | 42.5 in (1080 mm) |
| Blades | — | 2 |
| Min Cut Height | 1 in (25 mm) | 1.2 in (30 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 4 in (102 mm) | 3.5 in (90 mm) |
| Deck Material | Steel, 13 gauge0.090 in.2.3 mm | — |
| Deck Construction | Stamped steel deck shell | Steel |
| Deck Gauge | 13 | — |
| Discharge | Side discharge | Side Discharge |
| Cut Positions | — | 7 |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Hydrostatic, 2-wheel drive | Rear - Hydrostatic Tuff Torq K46DR |
| Ground Speed | 5.5 mph | 5.5 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | 20x8-8 | 18" x 8.5 - 8 |
| Reverse Speed | 3.2 mph | 2.8 mph |
| Drive System | Manual power take-off (PTO) | V-Belt |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 414 lbs (187.8 kg) | 385 lbs (174.5 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 2.4 gal (9.1 L) | 2 gal (7.5 L) |
| Length | 69.7 in (1770 mm) | — |
| Width | 55.2 in (1402 mm) | — |
| Height | 40 in (1016 mm) | — |
| Commercial / Pro | ||
| Frame Construction | Full-length welded steel | Steel |
| Seat Type | One-piece | Adjustable with high back |
| 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.