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John Deere GX355 vs John Deere S100

Verdict: John Deere GX355 vs John Deere S100

The John Deere GX355 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 336 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere GX355 holds more fuel (15.1 L vs 9.1 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere S100 is the newer design (2021 vs 2002). 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 GX355 Lawn Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere S100 Lawn Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
18 hp
18 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
Image courtesy of Sorin LungociReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Steering
powerReference
Engine
Fuel tank
15.1 LReference
9.1 LReference
Displacement
45.7 ciReference
30.5 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
78 x 78 mmReference
90 x 78 mmReference
Power (gross)
13.4 kWReference
Compression
22:1Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
3.1 LReference
Oil capacity
4.7 LReference
1.4 LReference
Power
13.0 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
Starter
electricReference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
Oil change
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff Torq K71Reference
Tuff Torq TL200Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil type
Low-viscosity Hy-GardReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
manualReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
125 cmReference
Weight
336 kgReference
188 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.5-8Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
23x10.50-12Reference
20x8.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.5-8Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
24x12-12 (late)Reference
20x8.00-8Reference
Length
183 cmReference
174 cmReference
Width
99 cmReference
Height
110 cmReference
107 cmReference
Shipping weight
336 kgReference
John Deere GX355 attachments
GX355 Serial Numbers
2002
105001Reference
2003
110001Reference
2004
120001Reference
2005
140001Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
Battery CCA
500Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
8Reference
Battery Group
U1Reference
Attachment overview
John Deere S100 attachments
S100 Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number decal above the left rear tire, below the fender deck.Reference
42" Mower deck
Cutting width
106 cmReference
Overall width
140 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
Capacities
Tow capacity
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.

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