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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 S140 Lawn Tractor — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 48-inch deck; gas powered
- John Deere S130 Lawn Tractor — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 42-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 2 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- S140 Lawn Tractor has a Steel, 12 gauge 0.105 in. 2.7 mm deck; S130 Lawn Tractor has a Steel, 13 gauge 0.090 in. 2.3 mm deck.
- S140 Lawn Tractor has a 1,219 mm (48 in) deck; S130 Lawn Tractor has a 1,067 mm (42 in) deck, a 152 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 ›
calculated figures
Calculated by MowerFacts
- S140 Lawn Tractor works out to 0.86 ha/hour; S130 Lawn Tractor works out to 0.76 ha/hour, a 0.11 ha/hour difference. Calculated by MowerFacts from deck width and the published top speed at 80% efficiency; it is not a manufacturer figure, and real mowing is slower.
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 | S140 Lawn Tractor John Deere · Riding (Lawn Tractor) |
S130 Lawn Tractor John Deere · Riding (Lawn Tractor) |
|---|---|---|
| RRP (AUD) | dealer quote | dealer quote |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 44.2 ci (724 cc) | 44.2 ci (724 cc) |
| Engine Power | 22 hp | 22 hp |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Engine Model | 44N677 (M44) | 44N677 (M44) |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 48 in (1219 mm) | 42 in (1067 mm) |
| Min Cut Height | 1 in (25 mm) | 1 in (25 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 4 in (102 mm) | 4 in (102 mm) |
| Deck Material | Steel, 12 gauge 0.105 in. 2.7 mm | Steel, 13 gauge 0.090 in. 2.3 mm |
| Deck Gauge | 12 | 13 |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | TLT200 hydrostatic, two-wheel drive | TLT200 hydrostatic, two-wheel drive |
| Ground Speed | 5.5 mph | 5.5 mph |
| Reverse Speed | 3.2 mph | 3.2 mph |
| Drive System | Single belt | Single belt |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 468 lbs (212.3 kg) | 462 lbs (209.6 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 2.4 gal (9.1 L) | 2.4 gal (9.1 L) |
| General | ||
| Warranty | 2 yr | 2 yr |
| Bagger Capacity | 6.5 bu (229 L) | 6.5 bu (229 L) |
Where these models differ, explained
S140 Lawn Tractor: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — deere.com.
S130 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.