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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.
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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 S220 Lawn Tractor — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 42-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 3 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- S220 Lawn Tractor has Single V-belt drive; S130 Lawn Tractor has Single belt drive.
- S220 Lawn Tractor carries a 3-year warranty; S130 Lawn Tractor carries a 2-year warranty, a 1 year difference. Warranty length is the maker's published term. Conditions and commercial-use limits differ between makers.
- S220 Lawn Tractor weighs 481 lbs (218.2 kg); S130 Lawn Tractor weighs 462 lbs (209.6 kg), a 19 lbs difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What S220 Lawn Tractor's weight means for a trailer ›
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 | S220 Lawn Tractor John Deere · Riding (Lawn Tractor) |
S130 Lawn Tractor John Deere · Riding (Lawn Tractor) |
|---|---|---|
| List price | 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 | 44J6 Cyclonic | 44N677 (M44) |
| 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 | 42A: 12 gauge 0.105 in. 2.7 mm 48A: 10 gauge 0.135 in. 3.4 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 V-belt | Single belt |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 481 lbs (218.2 kg) | 462 lbs (209.6 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 2.4 gal (9.1 L) | 2.4 gal (9.1 L) |
| General | ||
| Warranty | 3 yr | 2 yr |
| Bagger Capacity | 6.5 bu (229 L) | 6.5 bu (229 L) |
Where these models differ, explained
S220 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.