2023 John Deere S130 Mower Review & Walkaround

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Everything you need to know about the NEW to 2023 John Deere S130 Riding Mower. We go over the new features, functions and green mower deck.
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0:00 - Explaining Model Numbers
0:52 - About the Engine
1:15 - Service Points
3:27 - Bumper and Headlights
3:50 - Operator Station
10:11 - Rear Side of Mower
11:53 - Mower Deck
14:11 - Test Drive
15:38 - Spec, Dimensions, Warranty, & Price
17:34 - Outro
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@jeremiahcarter5366 22 күн бұрын

Thank you this is my first riding lawnmower and you have me operating this machine very easy. Thank you for your step-by-step operations.

@laurencecrites9656 2 ай бұрын

Very informative. Great at explaining features and specifications.

@mjkelly100 2 ай бұрын

Excellent presentation. Concise and easy to understand

@johnhernandez4597 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for such a good video!

@bp-ob8ic 2 ай бұрын

Got mine for nearly half price a Lowe's two years ago. It had less than an hour on it. My only gripe at this point is the volume when the deck is engaged. My mow-able yard is a little over a half acre, and this beauty knocks that out in no time.

@patcarroll1631 3 ай бұрын

Just pulled the trigger on one of these. Great vid. It definitely made my decision easy on whether or not to grab one. Can't wait to run it this summer.

@mbcarbaugh78 Ай бұрын

How do you like it? I just ordered a S130 to replace a 2003 John Deere GT225 that died on me.

@youmbgtube 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the review! I bought one. Question: my tires say 10psi and 14psi yet the pre-delivery check list said 30psi and there is 30psi in the tires. What do you recommend? - Thanks

@dankruger2890 Жыл бұрын

i have a older 130 with almost 200 hours and its been perfect. Bought it used with 68 hours. we mow 2 plus acres and it handles that size of lawn-field fine.

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

They are good little tractors for sure!

@nellatrab Ай бұрын

Nice work...thanx!

@ciphercode2298 Жыл бұрын

Nice homeowner mowers,good to see that nice of a seat and electric pto on their lower end mowers.

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

Yes, they are nice for the lower end.

@keithcrouch660 Жыл бұрын

I recently purchase a S130. Love the mower, it rides and drives so much better than my last mower.. Your videos were very informative and helped me decide whichj mower to purchase.

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

Well I am glad I could help in your decision. What did you have before?

@keithcrouch660 Жыл бұрын

@@WesternEquipment John Deere D105 Auto

@melissaannboone3639 Жыл бұрын

Great video, Brent!

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

Thank you and thanks for watching!

@CHARLESR.-yh4jj 21 күн бұрын

How do you keep motor running when stopped and getting off the S130 mower?

@wrhae-walkrunhikeandeveryt5997 2 ай бұрын

I have a E130 which I bought in 2020. I have just did a minor repair where both the footrest holes 🕳 which those black plastic cover was. It was all rusted the paint was bubbling. I made a video of it while took me 2 days to clean those making sure free of rust. 👍

@tlm3574 Жыл бұрын

Your series explaning the various 100 series mowers has been brilliant

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I hope it has been helpful and thanks for watching!

@tlm3574 11 ай бұрын

I had my S130 delivered Fri. I learned a lot on your series. Had to have one. My LT160 was good for 20 years. Hope the 130 does as well. I never thot I would own a Johnny Popper 2cyl. LOL

@silasaqui8833 10 ай бұрын

Why would you put a gas gauge below your seat?

@tlm3574 10 ай бұрын

@@silasaqui8833 I bot the S130 partly because it has a dashboard gas guage. The lower guage wouldnt be too bad. Better than the clear site guage on my old 160LT. But your point is well taken.

@Hallywood03 Жыл бұрын

I’ve watched many of your reviews on these mowers and they have been very helpful. What size model do you recommend for mowing 2 acres that are relatively level and open? The local dealer suggested the X350.

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

I think anywhere from a S110 all the way up to an X350 would be fine. It really boils down to what all features do you want on the mower, what deck size you want, and how comfortable do you want the seat to be.

@Hallywood03 Жыл бұрын

@@WesternEquipment got it, thank you

@mowingman816 Жыл бұрын

The green Sabre 😁

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

Oh the glory days haha!

@artorton586 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoy your videos. Always thorough and informative. I have a question regarding the S130 and have not been able to get an answer from John Deere and hope that you can help. I have the 2022 version of the S130 and after I purchased it I noticed that it only has one spindle cover. In your review of the 2023 version, you mention that it has 2 spindle covers, but the video of the deck shows only one cover, just like my 2022. Do you know why this model only has the one spindle cover? It would appear to be a safety issue to not have one of the spindles covered and like you said, the cover also is used as a belt guide. It does seem odd that this is the way John Deere designed this deck. Any information on why this is designed this way would be helpful. Thanks

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

I had this question myself, and realized afterwards that I said it wrong in the video. Since this machine has an electric PTO button instead of a manual engage, the belt stays tight around the pulleys at all times. Since this is the case there is not a need for the second spindle cover. These are not John Deere's words, this is just me speaking from experience and what my thoughts are as to why the second cover is not there. This also allows for easier cleaning and easier servicing for that side. I personally would want the cover on mine but this may have also been another way to cut a small amount of cost from the mower.

@luiss5774 Жыл бұрын

very informative video! appreciate it! just ordered my S130 and will have it next week. It's coming assembled, will it be fully ready to go other than adding gas?

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

Yes, it should be!

@sptrader6316 Жыл бұрын

As an E120 owner, I would suggest checking tire pressures and deck leveling, before using for the first time. (I believe the front tire pressures are 14lbs, rear 10lbs). My 2019 E120 still looks and runs like new at almost 100 hrs.

@Steve-pg8bf 2 ай бұрын

I purchased one 50 hrs. On it since buying it new very pleased ,did install a conversion oil kit ,like the high back seat.

@bretth6653 2 ай бұрын

Was thinking about one of these, but the reverse button is killing me! can anyone comment on this, how much of a pain is it?

@30h 12 күн бұрын

So the shoot side doesn’t have a cover for that spindle? You said two like most mowers

@jgm8695 Жыл бұрын

I ordered this same mower back in Sept. from the same JD salesman I've known for 35+ yrs, he's the same salesman for my buddy on his 3700 acre farm which I've helped for 40yrs. Hope he gives me a good price, I didn't even ask what it would be, just wanted it for my .23 acres, yeah less than a 1/4 acre yard.. lol April of 2022 the Lowe's price for this S130 was $2399.

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

I hope you enjoy it and I’m sure he will treat you right!

@nobody3541 Жыл бұрын

I notice that the grease points for the spindles have been moved to the top of the spindle. Does this make it more difficult to use the grease gun? Last year’s model had them on the side with easy access. Does the deck require removing to apply the spindle grease?

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

I guess this sort of depends on the grease gun itself.

@youmbgtube Жыл бұрын

Brent - great informative videos. I just bought one of these S130's partially thanks to you! I have a question, I only used it once but it backfired once when I shut it down and exhaust smells like it's running rich. Does it need a break-in or some kind of adjustment? - Thanks

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

I am glad I could help with your decision and congrats on your new mower! I think this is pretty common and sometimes there is a break in period where things will work themselves out. I would wait a while and see if you have this same issue after a few uses.

@tlm3574 Жыл бұрын

About the 30 second oil change. By the time you find oil and top it off it's a minimum 9 minutes. You can drain and replace oil and filter in under 14 minutes and relace the dirty oil completely. I'd rather spend an extra 6 minutes 1 time a year and do it RIGHT! Sorry John Deere. You screwed the pooch on that one. Build an adapter to filter base so you can use present base and only have to add drain extension. Oh, and quit listening to Briggs and Stratton. Their Amish engineers don't even have electricity for gosh sakes.

@ed5401 2 ай бұрын

My New 2023 The Fuel Tank Is Not Secure it flops around left to right & Up & Down ??? Need Answer To Parts Needed Or Something ???

@billhostetler9747 10 күн бұрын

If you were mowing about 1/2 acre, would you buy the S120, S130, or S140? The prices are not that much different, is on a better machine than the others?

@thomasdunn7941 4 күн бұрын

Exhaust burns spot in lawns if you stop to move objects in the way like table or other items.

@pcotto6878 Жыл бұрын

Can you do a video installing the power flow with the double pulley for the MC 519 ?

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

I will add it to the list. When I can get to it, I will post it on out other channel 247Parts. Have you checked it out yet?

@fredrubble4305 Жыл бұрын

I did it again. I slammed into my seat (S170) and broke it again! This is my third one I’ve busted. I can hear the springs make weird noises under the seat when I fall in.

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

Oh no! I am sorry to hear this!

@paulhogg4547 Жыл бұрын

Looking to purchase a 2 cylinder s series. Heard a lot about the plastic transmission. Will be cutting about 1 acre. Confused. Please advise. Ps superb videos

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

There are no plastic transmissions on the S series. This used to be the lowest model option in the 100 series but has since been removed. You get into the 2 cylinder options starting at the S120. I have videos going over most of them. I hope this helps and thanks for watching!

@rdhood5201 Жыл бұрын

If you buy the s130 and change out the quick change oil filter with a conventional filter assembly replacement won't that void your warranty ?

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

No, it will not. I have actually looked this up and it will not void anything as long as you use John Deere OEm parts.

@2011SticksBigal Жыл бұрын

This might be an industry standard now, but the wiring on my jd 265 is in a loom. That wiring is just taped together. Atleast the part i could see at the beginning. Is that consistent around the whole machine?

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

Not on the whole machine.

@Finnmarken91 Жыл бұрын

I am not thrilled they removed the yellow mower contrast but thats my personal preference. Glad mine has the yellow contrast.

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

There is definitely big debates on the deck color. But I think it will grow on people over time.

@Finnmarken91 Жыл бұрын

@Western Equipment Very true thanks for all your videos Brent! Love them!

@tlm3574 Жыл бұрын

I left my key on and didn't mind the flat battery but my hour meter has always been 64 hours off. Good advice.

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

I am confused. How has your hour meter been off? Like it has 64 hours on it that it was actually never used?

@tlm3574 Жыл бұрын

When the key was on the hour meter measured the time starting when the key was on until the battery ran flat. It took 64 hours and made my hour meter long by that many hours. I couldn't figure anything but subtract it in my head. If I di that very much it could look like I had a high hour machine at trade in time.

@tlm3574 11 ай бұрын

@@WesternEquipment I left it in a new house garage and the customers kids were playing on it. Never left the key in it again.(tho the little gremlins would have hot wired it anyway). Never trust an engineers kid.

@miragexl007 Жыл бұрын

Saw the new model in the stores. Green mower deck now. And wondered if they had the quick oil change c*****, Expensive thing still

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

Do you like the green decks?

@TheRipper5418 Жыл бұрын

I got a S130. I'm about to change out the quick-change oil filter for the first time. I saw a video of a guy who used a hand pump to pump out more oil from the oil dip stick tube. He stuck one end of the Plastic hose down into the dip stick tube and pumped out more of the old oil. Do you see any Problem with doing this. It seems like a good way to get more of the old oil out without doing the conversion. Thanks

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

No, I think this is a fine idea. You just want to be sure to put back in the correct amount when going back in with your new oil.

@TheRipper5418 Жыл бұрын

@@WesternEquipment Thanks!

@TheRipper5418 Жыл бұрын

@@WesternEquipment I did this today and it worked Great!! I was able to easily replace Most (if not All) the old oil with No Mess. Just another option for people if they want to.

@Billbobaker Жыл бұрын

Mine started dripping oil onto the muffler after less than an hour of use. Any idea why? I can't see any source of the oil leakage except for what is smoking off the muffler when I point it down hill...

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

That is strange. Only thing I could think of it that maybe it was overfilled with oil when it was being set up. I would keep an eye on it and see if it continues to leak.

@camofrog 10 ай бұрын

I would bet wet clumped-on grass will rust a deck much faster than using the washout port after every mow.

@catherineblackwell5116 Жыл бұрын

My S140 cuts off about 10 minutes into mowing. It only has 40 hours and just started doing this at the end of last year. Under warranty, I took it to a John Deere service center. They found nothing wrong. The fuel, air and oil filters were changed. Upon trying to mow, it started doing the same thing. What could this be? I changed the gas cap and it helped but eventually did went back to cutting off.

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

Hmmm. I am not sure. I will have to do some digging on this one.

@ciphercode2298 Жыл бұрын

If the gas cap fixed the problem temporarily I'd say that it's the culprit. I'm hesitant to say this,but perhaps modifying the caps vent could be a solution. I'm not sure what's goin on with it,but I'd bet it's your problem.

@dennisramsey-dv8ey Жыл бұрын

I bought a new S130. The GY00115 mulch cover will not fit properly. I've tried 2 of them. Do you know a part number that will? On the yellow decks the GY00115 seems to fall on. Enjoy your videos. I've watched several of them.

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

That is still the part number that shows to work for the S130. I will see if I can find any info on recalls for this issue.

@dennisramsey-dv8ey Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@dennisramsey-dv8ey Жыл бұрын

I managed to enter my serial number on the JD website. Assuming I did it correctly the website says the GY00115 part number will not fit my mower. They made no comment as to what part number would work. Thanks again.

@daleknox1969 Жыл бұрын

I have the same problem with my mulch cover, for my 2022 S130, I had to modify to fit properly

@ciphercode2298 Жыл бұрын

Has the design of the deck changed? I know that before their color change they were branded as ( the edge cutting system) and now they dont seem to say anything on them,unless I overlooked it. Theyd been using edge decks since the early 2000s,seems strange theyd change and not say anything.

@camofrog 11 ай бұрын

Aren’t you supposed to use the washout port every time you mow?

@WesternEquipment 11 ай бұрын

I wouldn't say every time, but this is all a customer preference.

@Oldman899 Жыл бұрын

What is the cutting width? How much does the oil filter cost?

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

This is a 42" cutting width and the filter ranges somewhere around the $50 mark.

@markclark1605 Жыл бұрын

42 inch cutting capacity on this mower. Oil filter kit is around $ 55.00 which is pricey.

@eddiebrown687 11 ай бұрын

I bought this mower new for $2,395 two year ago at Lowes....now it's $2,795. That's just not right, 400 more for the same exact mower. It cuts great, plenty of power to mow my acre. If you have an uneven yard though it rides rough even after I let a little air out of the tires. Probably needed a wider mower with more stability for my uneven ground. Also it takes a while with just a 42 inch cut. If you have a flat, regular sized yard this is fine, but expensive....there might be cheaper options.

@WesternEquipment 11 ай бұрын

I agree that the price change is a bummer, but you have to keep in mind everything has gone up so therefore the cost to make them has gone up. It doesn't help that we are in such a tough economical state right now. Hopefully there is a break coming.

@kraftyferret4186 Ай бұрын

My oil filler cap is black

@user-ln6re2rz5l 10 ай бұрын

John Deer seats always stain and split at some point, regardless of care or storage

@audreymeschkuleit8352 Жыл бұрын

Every time I need a JD part I always end up getting the wrong part. Why is this a Normal JD experience?

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

I would not say this is a normal process. How do you go about getting your parts?

@audreymeschkuleit8352 Жыл бұрын

@@WesternEquipment I bring model s/n model numbeer . Try to be accurate, as possible. We switched our fleet to Case .

@miket929 Жыл бұрын

I bought 2 s130s2022 may first one I took back burning spots in my yard every time I stop took back to Lowe’s got second one same mower s 130 it does the same thing burns grass every time I stop called jd they said to not stop on grass if I do turn engine off I’ve had a jd La 110 for 16 years will never buy another on.

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

I had not heard of this being an issue. Thanks for the heads up.

@markclark1605 Жыл бұрын

I'm still using a stx 38 nearing 30 yrs old. This mower has been tough. Good mower for up to 1 acre or more.

@tlm3574 Жыл бұрын

I bet if you offered both oil change filters from the factory everyone would choose the original style. Hope the engineers nephew leaves the design work to the adults.

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

I think it would be interesting to see the amount of conversion kits that have been bought as opposed to the amount of the easy change oil filters. I think that would give us a pretty good idea on how people feel about it.

@joepaul1763 Жыл бұрын

Buy an x series haha! I’m kidding all John Deere’s are good. I’m parcel to my x380

@FishFind3000 Жыл бұрын

Yea, you wanna spend the money on a higher trim. Even the x are kinda cheap on the low end unless you get power steering otherwise it has the same tiny steering gear that wears out and transmissions that aren’t beefy. Lots of small things are what made me move WAY up from a d120 to a z920m. Obviously you get what you pay for, I don’t think I would look under a x500 series or z700 for my personal preference with all the features.

@ciphercode2298 Жыл бұрын

@@FishFind3000 x500 and z700 is $6-$8k. Little unnecessary and out of the range of the average homeowner. If you own that much land youd be better off with a tractor with a mower attachment. If you're a landscaper then I could see it.

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

I don’t disagree here.

@markclark1605 Жыл бұрын

Well said, by the X - series and also they will cost more for sure. Overall it's the best choice because the quality build will pay off.

@Clemson-rc2yq Жыл бұрын

Hey Brent I’m looking for a new mower but I plan on putting a plow/snowblower I don’t want to jump to the x series would the s240 be enough for my needs and I have a lot of hills on my property

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

I honestly would look into the X series if you’re going to be working with snow.

@curemeister7443 Жыл бұрын

Appears JD is admiting to their poorly engineered quick change oil filter by offering a conventional filter assembly replacement right from the JD dealer.

@viddisplay Жыл бұрын

I changed my over on my S120. It wasn’t bad to convert it over and was cheap.

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

I don’t think this in an admittance of anything, rather it is a courtesy to the customer so they have their choice to change if preferred.

@alexroski8454 Жыл бұрын

It’s like on the new B&S engines “Never change the oil.” JD made a terrible design on that.

@larryc8607 Жыл бұрын

I took my car to the dealer this morning for an oil change and told them to just change half the oil and a new filter . They laughed at me ! What the hell ?

@RodSquad-Reviews Жыл бұрын

@@WesternEquipment I’m sure you have been over this a time or two. I have a s120 and looking for the conversion kit on the oil. Do you know the part numbers by chance? Thanks

@Dale37 Жыл бұрын

That reverse safety is so dumb. Having to remember to press that button every time you need to reverse is annoying. My father in law has a John Deere lawn tractor, and I hate using it, just cause of that feature. I have a Cub Cadet that I use in soft areas of my yard that my zero turn would struggle to mow, and all you have to do is turn the key to a reverse setting and push a button. You don't have to do anything else, unless you get off the mower or turn it off. Everything else about the John Deere is nice though, I think his is an x330.

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

I hear this complaint a lot, but I also understand the theory behind it. Having to push the button helps with awareness and helps to remind the operator to look behind them before they start mowing in that direction.

@Dale37 Жыл бұрын

@@WesternEquipment You're right, and I know it is a lawyer proof design.

@ciphercode2298 Жыл бұрын

@@Dale37 you can easily bypass it,at your own risk. There are plenty of videos online. It takes less than 5 minutes.

@Dale37 Жыл бұрын

@Cipher Code I figured so, Iknew the seat safeties were simple to bypass. I may bring it up to him. I only use his mower on his property, and that has only been twice in the last three years.

@markkus1134 Жыл бұрын

The new lawn tractors have horrible paint my neighbor has this same tractor keeps it inside and the paint is coming off buy the foot rests underneath the seat paints all coming off they use no primer on these tractors!

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

This is interesting. Have they come to any conclusions to why it's doing this?

@markkus1134 Жыл бұрын

@@WesternEquipment it looks like no primer

@williamadams1349 Жыл бұрын

3 grand is way to high!!

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

I totally understand your feeling here. Prices on everything are high right now.

@miragexl007 Жыл бұрын

I know it's 300 bucks more this year at around 2800 or so. Glad I picked mine up last year

@phillipwhitley6749 Жыл бұрын

It's a bit overpriced

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

I understand the feeling. With prices going up on everything it makes all prices seem high.

@thejoshman1234 Жыл бұрын

Everything is higher. Just the way it is

@TheFishingStation 20 күн бұрын

Junk. I don't know what's going on with John Deere. Everyone I know is having one issue or another with JD lawn tractors. I did get 13 years out of my last one and it was a great product. Not anymore, I went with another brand.

@brendagee214 19 күн бұрын

What brand. I'm looking