John Deere S130 - 42 vs. CRAFTSMAN T2400K
A straight, spec-by-spec look for lawn buyers across Ohio and Indiana. The numbers are only half the decision.
Is the John Deere S130 - 42 right for you?
Most Customers looking at this comparison are homeowners with a half-acre to an acre of lawn who want something reliable, easy to maintain, and built to last more than a season or two. The CRAFTSMAN T2400K does carry a 46-inch deck and a three-year warranty on paper, so those two points are worth acknowledging. But when you dig into what actually matters day to day, the S130 pulls ahead in ways that are hard to put a number on until you own one.
The biggest practical difference is the John Deere Easy Change 30-second oil system. The Craftsman has no equivalent, which means oil changes stay on the traditional schedule most Customers end up skipping. The S130 also runs on John Deere's own 44N677 engine, and the rear tires are a full two inches wider at 20x10-8 versus 20x8, giving you noticeably better traction on slopes and soft ground. The side-by-side pedal hydrostatic control is more intuitive for most operators than a single foot pedal, especially if multiple family members are running the mower.
The warranty gap narrows considerably when you factor in that Koenig has stores across Indiana and Ohio stocked with genuine John Deere parts and technicians who know this machine. Resale on John Deere residential equipment also holds better over time. If any of this sounds like your situation, stop in and we can walk you through one in person.
| Specification | John Deere S130 - 42 | CRAFTSMAN T2400K |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 22 hp 16.4 kW | 22 hp 16.4 kW |
| Oil change | John Deere Easy Change 30-second oil change system | |
| Engine manufacturer/model | 44N677 (M44) | Kohler® 7000 Series |
| Transaxle type | TLT200 hydrostatic, two-wheel drive | Foot-controlled hydrostatic transmission |
| Transaxle control | Side-by-side pedals | Foot pedal |
| Rear tires | 20x10-8 | 20x8 |
| Lift system type | Spring-assisted hand-grip lever | Lever |
| Cutting width | Edge™ mower deck, 42 in. 107 cm | 46 in. 117 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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