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John Deere E100 vs John Deere S100
Verdict: John Deere E100 vs John Deere S100
The John Deere E100 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 193 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 2018). 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
vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
9.1 LReference
9.1 LReference
Displacement
30.52 ciReference
30.5 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
91 x 78 mmReference
90 x 78 mmReference
Power (gross)
13.0 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.4 LReference
1.4 LReference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
0.762 mmReference
Power
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13.0 kWReference
Air cleaner
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dryReference
Oil change
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sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
Transmission
Transmission
General Transmission RT400Reference
Tuff Torq TL200Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
manualReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
124 cmReference
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Weight
193 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
174 cmReference
174 cmReference
Height
102 cmReference
107 cmReference
Shipping weight
193 kgReference
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Front axle
Cast-ironReference
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John Deere E100 attachments
E100 Serial Number Location
E100 Serial Numbers
2018
J01001Reference
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2019
K100001Reference
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2020
L200001Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
9Reference
8Reference
Battery CCA
300Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery Group
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U1Reference
Attachment overview
42" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven CVTReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
106 cmReference
Overall width
139 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
Location:
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Serial number decal above the left rear tire, below the fender deck.Reference
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.