John Deere S100
The John Deere S100 is a tractor produced by John Deere Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 499 cc 30.5 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (listed): 17.5 hp / 13.0 kW. Transmission: Tuff Torq TL200. Operating weight: 415 lbs 188 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (listed): 17.5 hp / 13.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
2.4 gal
9.1 L
Transmission
Tuff Torq TL200
Operating Weight
415 lbs
188 kg
Overview
 | 2021 -
S100 SeriesLawn tractor |
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2021 - | |
S100 Series | |
Lawn tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Lawn tractor | |
Built in Greeneville, Tennessee, USA | |
Original price was $1,699 in 2021 | |
John Deere S100 Engine | |
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17.5HP Briggs & Stratton 499cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 2.4 gal
9.1 L |
Engine details ...  | |
John Deere S100 Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ...  |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Open operator station. |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Mid PTO | independent |
Clutch | manual |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 415 lbs
188 kg |
Front tire | 15x6.00-6 |
Rear tire | 20x8.00-8 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging amps | 8 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery Group | U1 |
References | |
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Riding Lawn Tractors published in 2021, by John Deere | |
Riding Lawn Tractors published in 2022, by John Deere | |
Operator's Manual 100 Series Lawn Tractors (OMUC22642) published in 2020 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 499 cc / 30.5 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton 31R977 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft |
Displacement | 499 cc
30.5 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.56x3.06 inches
90 x 78 mm |
Power | 17.5 hp
13.0 kW |
Air cleaner | dry |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches
0.762 mm |
Oil capacity | 1.5 qts
1.4 L |
Oil change | 50 h |
Transmission
Transmission — Tuff Torq TL200
Transmission | Tuff Torq TL200 |
Type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
Oil change | sealed unit, owner service is not recommended |
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Dimensions
John Deere S100 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 15x6.00-6 |
Lawn/turf rear | 20x8.00-8 |
Dimensions | |
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Length | 68.8 inches
174 cm |
Height | 42.5 inches
107 cm |
Weight | 415 lbs
188 kg |
Tow capacity | 415 lbs*Towed load not to exceed the weight of the tractor itself.
188 kg |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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42" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade |
42" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount John Deere |
2-blade | |
Cutting width | 42 inches
106 cm |
Overall width | 55.2 inches
140 cm |
Cut height | 1 to 4 inch
2 to 10 cm |
Photos
John Deere S100 tractor photo
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere S100 based on its 17.5 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 1 to 2 Bottom (12")1 - 2 铧 (30 cm) | Light Duty | Ideal for garden plots and light sandy soil. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 4 ft (48 in)1.2 m | Light Duty | Pasture clipping and light brush under 1" diameter. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 42 to 48 in105 - 120 cm | Light Duty | Covers compact tractor tire width. |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere S100.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 2.6 hrs
Approximately 2.6 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (2.4 gal / 9.1 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~0.9 gal/hr (3.4 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere S100 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere S100.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)17.5 hp
Kilowatts (kW)13 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)17.7 PS
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