John Deere S100Lawn Tractor
Riding (Lawn Tractor) mower · Model S100 · Residential-duty · Gas
The John Deere S100Lawn Tractor is a residential-grade gas lawn tractor, built for larger home yards, with a 42-inch deck and a 500cc engine making 17.5 hp. It weighs 414 lb (187.8 kg).
At a glance
Engine
| Power Source | gas |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 30.5 ci (500 cc) |
| Engine Power | 17.5 hp |
| Cylinders | 1 |
| Engine Model | 31R977 (M31) |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Deck
| Cutting Width | 42 in (1067 mm) |
|---|---|
| Min Cut Height | 1 in (25 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 4 in (102 mm) |
| Deck Material | Steel, 13 gauge0.090 in.2.3 mm |
| Deck Construction | Stamped steel deck shell |
| Deck Gauge | 13 |
| Discharge | Side discharge |
Drive
| Transmission | Hydrostatic, 2-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Ground Speed | 5.5 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | 20x8-8 |
| Drive System | Manual power take-off (PTO) |
| Reverse Speed | 3.2 mph |
Dimensions
| Weight | 414 lbs (187.8 kg) |
|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 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) |
|---|---|
| Warranty | 2 yr |
Productivity & acreage
S100Lawn Tractor deck width, ground speed and computed acres-per-hour, from the specs we have. Duty class: Residential — Built for home-lawn use.
Productivity computed from deck width and ground speed. Compare on the calculator ›
| Deck width | 42 in |
|---|---|
| Engine make | not specified by manufacturer |
| Engine displacement | 500 cc |
| Engine power | 17.5 hp |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic, 2-wheel drive |
| Drive type | not specified by manufacturer |
| Ground speed | 5.5 mph |
| Cut-height range | 25 mm – 102 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 9.1 L |
| Weight | 187.79 kg |
| Warranty | 2 |
| Commercial warranty | not specified by manufacturer |
| Deck construction | Stamped steel deck shell |
| Deck gauge | 13 ga |
| Spindle type | not specified by manufacturer |
| Frame construction | Full-length welded steel |
| Anti-scalp rollers | not specified by manufacturer |
| Drive tire size | 20x8-8 |
| Seat type | One-piece |
| Dealer network | not specified by manufacturer |
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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.
Source: John Deere (manufacturer) · archived copy