Is the John Deere S130 - 42 right for you?
Most Customers comparing these two are looking for a dependable riding mower that starts easy, cuts clean, and doesn't turn into a maintenance headache after a few seasons. On paper, the power and cutting width are identical at 22 hp and 42 inches, so the real differences show up in the details. The S130 runs a John Deere-branded engine and the Easy Change 30-second oil change system, which means oil changes take less time than it takes to find a funnel in the garage. The wider 20x10-8 rear tires give you better traction on slopes and soft ground compared to the narrower 20x8-8 on the Husqvarna, and the spring-assisted deck lift is noticeably easier on your back than a fully manual lift after a long afternoon of mowing.
The Husqvarna does carry a three-year consumer warranty versus the S130's two-year coverage, and that is worth acknowledging. But a warranty is only as good as the support behind it. With Koenig stores across Indiana and Ohio, you have local technicians who know these machines, genuine John Deere parts on the shelf, and service that keeps your mower cutting instead of waiting in a queue somewhere.
If any of this sounds like your situation, come talk with your local Koenig team and we can walk you through the S130 in person.
| Specification | John Deere S130 - 42 | HUSQVARNA TS 142 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | Briggs & Stratton® EXi2200 |
| Transaxle type | TLT200 hydrostatic, two-wheel drive | Tuff Torq® hydrostatic |
| Transaxle control | Side-by-side pedals | Foot pedal |
| Rear tires | 20x10-8 | 20x8-8 |
| Lift system type | Spring-assisted hand-grip lever | Manual |
| 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 consumer |
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