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John Deere D105 vs John Deere S100
Verdict: John Deere D105 vs John Deere S100
The John Deere D105 and the John Deere S100 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. John Deere S100 is the lighter machine (188 kg vs 200 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere S100 is the newer design (2021 vs 2013). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
18 hp
18 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Original price
$1,499 (2015 )Reference
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Engine
Fuel tank
9.1 LReference
9.1 LReference
Displacement
30.5 ciReference
30.5 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
91 x 78 mmReference
90 x 78 mmReference
Power (gross)
13.0 kWReference
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Air cleaner
dryReference
dryReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
0.762 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
0.102 mmReference
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Exhaust valve clearance
0.152 mmReference
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Oil capacity
1.4 LReference
1.4 LReference
Power
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13.0 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
General Transmission RT400Reference
Tuff Torq TL200Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
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Oil change
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
manualReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
124 cmReference
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Weight
200 kgReference
188 kgReference
Front tire
15x6-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
20x8-8Reference
20x8.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x8-8Reference
20x8.00-8Reference
Length
177 cmReference
174 cmReference
Height
107 cmReference
107 cmReference
Front axle
Cast-ironReference
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John Deere D105 attachments
D105 Serial Numbers
Location:
Rear of tractor.Reference
Serial number decal above the left rear tire, below the fender deck.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
9Reference
8Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery Group
U1Reference
U1Reference
Attachment overview
42" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven mechanical CVTReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
106 cmReference
Overall width
132 cmReference
140 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
2 to 10 cmReference
Cut positions
13Reference
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John Deere S100 attachments
S100 Serial Numbers
Capacities
Tow capacity
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188 kgReference
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.