John Deere E100 vs John Deere LX280
Verdict: John Deere E100 vs John Deere LX280
The John Deere E100 and the John Deere LX280 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 E100 is the lighter machine (193 kg vs 487 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere LX280 holds more fuel (11.4 L vs 9.1 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere E100 is the newer design (2018 vs 2004). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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.