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- John Deere S100Lawn Tractor — residential: typical home lawns; 42-inch deck; gas powered
- John Deere S130Lawn Tractor — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 42-inch deck; gas powered
| Spec | S100Lawn Tractor John Deere · Riding (Lawn Tractor) |
S130Lawn Tractor John Deere · Riding (Lawn Tractor) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 30.5 ci (500 cc) | 44.2 ci (724 cc) |
| Engine Power | 17.5 hp | 22 hp |
| Cylinders | 1 | 2 |
| Engine Model | 31R977 (M31) | 44N677 (M44) |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | — |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 42 in (1067 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, 13 gauge0.090 in.2.3 mm | Steel, 13 gauge 0.090 in. 2.3 mm |
| Deck Construction | Stamped steel deck shell | — |
| Deck Gauge | 13 | 13 |
| Discharge | Side discharge | — |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Hydrostatic, 2-wheel drive | TLT200 hydrostatic, two-wheel drive |
| Ground Speed | 5.5 mph | 5.5 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | 20x8-8 | — |
| Drive System | Manual power take-off (PTO) | Single belt |
| Reverse Speed | 3.2 mph | 3.2 mph |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 414 lbs (187.8 kg) | 462 lbs (209.6 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 2.4 gal (9.1 L) | 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 | Full-length welded steel | — |
| Seat Type | One-piece | — |
| General | ||
| Bagger Capacity | 6.5 bu (229 L) | 6.5 bu (229 L) |
| Warranty | 2 yr | 2 yr |
S100Lawn Tractor: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — deere.com.
S130Lawn 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.