John Deere S100 - 42 vs. MURRAY MT200
A straight, spec-by-spec look for lawn buyers across Ohio and Indiana. The numbers are only half the decision.
Is the John Deere S100 - 42 right for you?
Most Customers shopping in this range have a half-acre to a full acre, want something reliable that starts every spring without a fight, and really do not want to spend a Saturday afternoon wrestling with an oil change. That is exactly the Customer the S100 was built for. Yes, the Murray carries a 19 hp engine versus the S100's 17.5 hp, and we will be straight with you: that is a real number. But for a standard residential lawn, 17.5 hp is plenty, and the gap in day-to-day mowing experience comes down to everything else on the sheet.
The S100 runs a TLT200 hydrostatic transaxle controlled by side-by-side foot pedals, which means speed and direction feel natural, like driving a car. The Murray uses a hand lever CVT, which some Customers find awkward once they have used foot-pedal hydrostatic. The S100 also gives you a no-tools oil drain with a replaceable filter, something the Murray spec sheet simply does not address. John Deere's Edge deck has a reputation for a clean, consistent cut that holds up over years of use, and the 2-year bumper-to-bumper warranty backs the whole machine, not just selected components.
Add in genuine John Deere parts availability and the Koenig service network across Indiana and Ohio, and you have a mower that is easy to own for the long haul. Stop in and let one of our team members walk you through it in person.
| Specification | John Deere S100 - 42 | MURRAY MT200 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 17.5 hp 13 kW | 19 hp 14.2 kW |
| Oil change | No-tools oil drain with replaceable filter | |
| Engine manufacturer/model | 31R977 (M31) | Briggs & Stratton® EX1900 |
| Transaxle type | TLT200 hydrostatic, two-wheel drive | CVT |
| Transaxle control | Side-by-side pedals | Hand lever |
| Rear tires | 20x8-8 | 20x8-8 |
| Lift system type | Spring-assisted hand-grip lever | Lever |
| Cutting width | Edge™ mower deck, 42 in. 107 cm | 42 in. 107 cm |
| U.S. warranty | 2 year/120 hour bumper-to-bumper* (*Term limited to years or hours used, whichever comes first, and varies by model. See the LIMITED WARRANTY FOR NEW JOHN DEERE TURF AND UTILITY EQUIPMENT at JohnDeere.com or JohnDeere.ca/TUWarranty for details.) | 2 year limited |
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- Performance Edge maintenance — scheduled service, multi-point inspections, genuine John Deere parts, priority scheduling; the 4-year plan adds a year of warranty.
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