Is the John Deere S100 - 42 right for you?
Most Customers looking at this class of mower own a half-acre to an acre, want something reliable that starts every spring without a fight, and do not want to spend their Saturday afternoon under the hood. The S100 fits that person well. You get a Briggs and Stratton 31R977 engine rated at a confirmed 17.5 horsepower, and the no-tools oil drain with a replaceable filter means routine maintenance takes minutes, not a trip to the garage for a drain pan and a wrench set. The TLT200 hydrostatic transaxle with side-by-side pedals gives you smooth, intuitive speed control in both directions, and the Edge deck is engineered specifically around cut quality, not just cut width.
Troy-Bilt does carry a three-year limited warranty versus the S100's two-year bumper-to-bumper coverage, and that is worth acknowledging. Where the John Deere earns its place is everything that happens after the sale. Genuine John Deere parts are stocked at our stores across Indiana and Ohio, service technicians know these machines inside and out, and resale value on a Deere consistently holds better than most competitors in this segment.
If you want to walk through how the S100 fits your yard and your schedule, our local Koenig team is glad to talk it through with you in person.
| Specification | John Deere S100 - 42 | TROY-BILT BRONCO 547CC 42T |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 17.5 hp 13 kW | |
| Oil change | No-tools oil drain with replaceable filter | |
| Engine manufacturer/model | 31R977 (M31) | Troy-Bilt |
| Transaxle type | TLT200 hydrostatic, two-wheel drive | CVT |
| Transaxle control | Side-by-side pedals | Foot pedal |
| 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.) | 3 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.
- Parts and service ecosystem — genuine parts, warranty support, certified technicians, and online scheduling.
- Total cost of ownership — John Deere durability, resale value, and uptime often win over the life of the machine.
- A local partner across Ohio and Indiana — a team you can build a relationship around for the life of the equipment.