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John Deere S130 Lawn Tractor

Riding (Lawn Tractor) mower · Model S130 · Prosumer-duty · Gas

John Deere Australia doesn’t publish a recommended retail price for this model online — it’s dealer quote only. The John Deere Australia product page is the place to start.

Sold in Australia — listed on deere.com.au, checked 20 Oct 2026. Listed there as S130 (S130). Also sold in the United States: US specs and list price.

The John Deere S130 Lawn Tractor is a prosumer-grade gas lawn tractor, built for large residential properties and acreage, with a 42-inch deck and a 724cc engine making 22 hp. It weighs 462 lb (209.6 kg).

At a glance

Power Source
gas
Cutting Width
42 in (1067 mm)
Displacement
44.2 ci (724 cc)
Engine Power
22 hp
Transmission
TLT200 hydrostatic, two-wheel drive
Weight
462 lbs (209.6 kg)
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Chosen by stated rules, not opinion: same class, a deck within 6 in of this one, the same kind of power and a compatible duty class, then the closest power, weight and price, with other makers preferred. Figures are the manufacturers’ published ones; nothing is estimated.

Engine

John Deere S130 Lawn Tractor engine specifications
Power Sourcegas
Displacement44.2 ci (724 cc)
Engine Power22 hp
Cylinders2
Engine Model44N677 (M44)

Deck

John Deere S130 Lawn Tractor deck specifications
Cutting Width42 in (1067 mm)
Min Cut Height1 in (25 mm)
Max Cut Height4 in (102 mm)
Deck MaterialSteel, 13 gauge 0.090 in. 2.3 mm
Deck Gauge13

Drive

John Deere S130 Lawn Tractor drive specifications
TransmissionTLT200 hydrostatic, two-wheel drive
Ground Speed5.5 mph
Drive SystemSingle belt
Reverse Speed3.2 mph

Dimensions

John Deere S130 Lawn Tractor dimensions specifications
Weight462 lbs (209.6 kg)
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal (9.1 L)

General

John Deere S130 Lawn Tractor general specifications
Bagger Capacity6.5 bu (229 L)
Warranty2 yr

Similar models

Other riding (lawn tractor) mowers with comparable specs — including other brands — that buyers cross-shop with the 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.

What the specs work out to

Figures MowerFacts computes from John Deere’s own numbers — not published by the manufacturer.

Mowing time

  • ¼ acre11 min 8 min
  • ½ acre23 min 16 min
  • 1 acre46 min 32 min
  • 2 acres1 h 32 min 1 h 4 min
  • 5 acres3 h 50 min 2 h 41 min

About 46 min per acre at 1.31 acres/hour, mowing at 3.8 mph. The second figure is at the published 5.5 mph top speed (1.87 acres/hour) — faster than anyone really mows. About 3.1 acres per tank.

Weight & hauling

  • Machine weight462 lb
  • + 6×12 trailer900 lb
  • Towed weight1,362 lb
  • single-axle 3,500 lbCarries it, 2,138 lb spare
  • tandem-axle 7,000 lbCarries it, 5,638 lb spare

Needs a single-axle 3,500 lb trailer and a vehicle rated to tow at least 1,362 lb.

Gate & trailer fit

  • 32 in gateToo wide
  • 36 in gateToo wide
  • 48 in gateToo wide

Needs at least 49 in of clearance (estimated).

Power & run time

  • Power per deck inch0.524 hp/in
  • Run time per tank~2.4 h

Mowing times assume 1.31 acres/hour: deck width x 3.8 mph at 80% efficiency, which allows for overlap, turns and trimming. 3.8 mph is 70% of the 5.5 mph top speed John Deere publishes - almost nobody mows flat out. The "at top speed" figure is the same sum at 5.5 mph, shown so you can see it.

Fit uses the deck width plus 6 in for the discharge chute, because John Deere doesn't publish an overall width — measure before buying if a gate is tight.

Towed weight adds a 900 lb allowance for a 6x12 open utility trailer to John Deere's published machine weight. Your trailer's own weight is on its VIN plate. Tongue weight, axle placement and your vehicle's tow rating are still yours to check — this is the load, not a loading plan.

Run time assumes a typical 1 gal/hour burn at working load; real consumption varies with engine, load and cut.

Source: John Deere (manufacturer) · archived copy

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