@@WesternEquipment Just had my 120 delivered today and did the inspection you mentioned in another video. All was well, but I'm glad I checked what you outlined! Thanks again.
Found this video because I want to know the difference between the 120 and 220 models as "shopping" for a riding lawn mower. This is the absolute best review that I have ever seen. Not only was he thorough but he was so easy to understand. If John Deere is the brand that we go with, I have no doubt that I will be able to get all of the information that we will need from these videos to make a very informed decision!
Very concise and well laid out instructional video. Spends just enough time talking about the features and maintenance without going on tangents and making sure to repeat important info before moving onto the next topic. Top notch review, thank you sir.
Many John Deere products make their way all the way to the butt-end of the world, to our wonderful little island of Tasmania. I have a new S120 set to be delivered next week, and it makes me very happy that I can buy something 'Made in the USA'. (I lived in Georgia for a decade, and still have a soft spot for Tennessee.) I am glad that I watched your video, because I have now asked the dealer to install the 'old style' oil filter. My neighbor has four big John Deere tractors, and the yellow & green machines are very common here on the island that the world forgot.
I just watched a few videos of people converting back to the simple filter, and saw the price of the John Deere cartridge. A figure of anything from $40 to $70 has been mentioned, which means that it will be way of a hundred Ozzie dollars. The dealer is charging me that amount for the 'back' conversion, but I still think it was a wise decision.
got a older 120 Deere with 22hp and front bumper. Bought it used with 70hrs on it. We mow 2 acres at are residence and the 120 has never broke down. After a year of mowing the engine oil still looks new. Briggs makes a great engine
just got my s120. this was super well done video, proud that I took the time as I usually don't read manuals...this was well well worth the 20 minutes!
One of the best instructional videos I have ever watched. I literally bought this mower during the video because of this video. Deere Inc owes you a commission 😉🇺🇸🇺🇸💚
I just got into a house and never have cut a lawn (blessed to have one finally ). I had no idea where to start with my 0.6 acre - thanks for breaking this down, thinking that the 120 will be the best thing for me at a decent enough entry point. Love the channel too - subbed !
Excellent review as usual, thank you. Deciding between the S120 and S130. Difference being S130 has little wider rear tires, electronic PTO and comes with front bumper. By the way, you mentioned the mower would not run without someone in the seat. I know you meant the blades cannot be engaged without someone the seat. It will run with parking break on, even if your not In The seat.
Just bought this mower today at Home Depot. After watching your video, I don't even need to bother with the manual to get started mowing when it's delivered next week. Got lucky as it was the last one in stock. On that note, I'd been to numerous stores looking for a mower and most were out of everything except the most expensive zero turn mowers due to (as they said) "supply chain issues due to Covid." I've heard the same thing from grocery stores as per certain items that they've had a hard time getting. I live in Tennessee not too many miles from where John Deere makes these mowers so I guess that made the difference in availability. Lucky me! Lol.
I bought my first Deere, an S130! This video is VERY informative and I will definitely check out the things you have pointed out when it arrives in 2 weeks! Can’t wait to get mowing this season!!
Incredible value. Best vid I could find on the s120 I just got home. I feel far better prepared to approach this thing as a total newb with 2.5 sunny acres to cut. Gotta find your content on deck leveling. That looks key, also what grease, how to grease and any other basic stuff like that that I need to know. Anyway thanks for doing such a clear and comprehensive video!
Thank you so much for this review. I just got one of these, my first riding mower ever, and your video was WAY more helpful than the manual/dvd that came with it.
This is the perfect presentation that gave me all I needed to know, without the time sucking, glory boy talk. It's nice to watch someone normal. Please consider reviewing other pieces of equipment.
TKS for safety tip as in bigger, older and less nimble than you. Was having hard time deciding between 130 or zero turn...my old L100 lasted about 20 years. BRAVO ZULU
It would be nice to see you demonstrate removing and reinstalling the mower deck. Also show how to install the mulcher kit. Perhaps demo using the reverse switch and how the tractor reacts.
@@WesternEquipment I'm so excited but it's gonna be a couple weeks until it gets delivered. So in the meantime I keep watching and rewatching all your videos, lol.
@@WesternEquipment it arrived today and I tested it out. What an experience compared to my push mower! It was like a dream. I bought a bumper and installed it prior to first use, and I'm glad I did after bumping into my house a couple times. 😆 I figure I'll get the hang of the maneuverability over time.
@@WesternEquipment I just hit 8 hours. (My yard isn't all that big.). I love this thing! It actually makes mowing fun. I need to grease it though. There are 7 fittings then, right? Five in the front and two on the deck under the spindle covers? Thanks for all your videos!
@Western Equipment My wife Said I could get a riding lawn mower ( I know I'm surprised also, she must of cheated on me and feels bad) LOL. if I get a john deere than who cares ! We just moved to Pennsylvania from New York and this whole grass thing is new to me. In the city we don't have grass but I stayed up till 2am watching your videos I'm interested in the S120 from the home depot.
Update went to the Home Depot and purchased the S120 also the tow behind broadcast spreader, the thatcher/aerator all in one and the tow behind sweeper. With my Veterans Discount I saved $460. P.S thanks for your video you did at Lowe's/Home Depot because their extended warranty was really good and your video helped on my decision!!
I love my E150 John Deere but putting gas in it with a bagging system is very difficult and I see that they haven’t changed that. I purchased a little battery operated pump that fills it up without any spills and quickly. Great video.
The benefit of buying from a John Deere dealership is that your machine will have been set-up by a technician. This means it is more likely that all of the proper steps were taken to make sure this machine is ready to go right off the showroom floor. Sometimes things get missed, like tires being inflated to the correct pressure and the deck being level. So you still want to check these things. Also when you buy from a dealership they will have you and your machine on file so they can let you know about any service specials and they can keep record of when you had work done if needed. Great question by the way!
I just got an S120 from Home Depot and the lawn and garden manager assured me that all of their John Deere tractors are delivered to them in crates and they are all set up by the local John Deere tech before they are delivered to the new owner. Now, I don’t know if he’s telling the truth or not but that’s what I was told.
I looked at a husqvarna 2454 the other day and they had it discounted to $2399 because it was a last years model. It looked like a nice tractor. The seat was hard as a rock,but it looked like a well built tractor. I got home and read the reviews for it and they were horrible. People were complaining about the deck having alot of play in it and it not leaving a good cut. Problems with broken and prematurely worn steering components. Maybe some of those weren't fair reviews,but overall it didnt seem like a good buy.
In the 8 years I have been working for Western Equipment I have not seen any more problems with these engines than any other brand. I think they are a great engine. John Deere does a great job matching engines on these mowers to do the job and to be priced competitively. Thanks for watching!
cant wait to get one looks good,ive had a few john deeres but this new one is nice i think,ive had a vtwin before i think i would have to order one from my local dealer,good video.
Crabman, Nov, "22" excellant video and very helpful. Trying to find out how to repalce parking brake. Plastic tab broke, Could of used better quality material for this.
Thank you and yes there are actually two options that are offered from A&I which is a John Deere aftermarket company. A-1156-LED is a 600 lumen option and A-1156L24 is a 2400 lumen option. If you are interested in getting a set check us out at west-equip.com/parts. Thanks for watching!
Awesome! I hope you are enjoying it. I always recommend the John Deere SD Polyurea grease but honestly as long as you are consistent on your greasing then most general purpose greases will work.
Thanks for this very helpful video! Subscribed. I just ordered the S120 but was torn between it and the S130 which is identical except for just $100 more gives you a front bumper, wider rear tires, fender flares and electric PTO. Hard decision especially since I bought the front bumper for $75! So now just a $25 difference. I probably should have gotten the S130 but am wary of the electric PTO since over 15 years my last lawn tractor never had a problem with the manual PTO other than having to replace the belt every four years or so. When you throw that manual lever and the blades don't spin up you know the belt has stretched and slipped off the pulley. You can slip it back on and finish the lawn. The electric PTO probably will last a long time too so I'm probably worrying over nothing. Oh well, no big deal, you can't go wrong with either.
Great video - very insightful. Quick question - I am looking into the s140 and was wondering if there is any concern in regards to the 22HP Engine powering the 3 blade system? I noticed it is the same engine used for the smaller models with the 2 blade and smaller deck so I wanted to know if I should have any worries going with the s140? Any info would be super appreciated. Thank you!
No I would not be worried about it at all. It is plenty of horsepower for that deck. The 48" deck was ran by an 18.5HP engine on some previous model so you shouldn't have any problem! Great question and thanks for watching!
My buddie has a D110, that he bought oh I would guess 15 years ago. It still has the Original deck and Drive belt. His lawn always looks like a Rug, I'm buying a Green and Yellow next time I buy a lawn mower.
Hi again, I'm watching all the videos I can before my s130 gets delivered tomorrow. You mentioned greasing the spindles but I didn't see the grease fitting. Do I have to take the covers off to get at them? I suppose the manual will tell how to do it and what type of grease to use. Correct?
There are openings on the covers that will allow you to get to the grease zerks without taking the covers off and yes, it should show this in the manual. Thanks for watching!
No, that was one of the major changes to 2021 is they put the same transaxle in the S100 as what you see in this video on the S120. This is the TLT200 and it is cast aluminum.
After reading a number of reviews there has been a major issue with the belt being thrown off. Has anything been done about this and how could one go about fixing this?
That's a good question. i will have to do some asking around about this. I will get some information and maybe make a video about this soon. Thanks for watching!
Love the videos! My S130 doesn't have a right spindle cover. The parts diagram also doesn't show one. I thought the deck was the same on S120 and S130. Why doesn't the S130 have the right spindle cover?
I have heard this multiple times and the only thing I can think of is since the S130 has an electric blade engagement they left that cover off since it is not needed to help keep the belt held in place.
I'm looking to buy. I just started looking today. But I'm sure we have experts here that already did a lot of research. Should I go with John Deere or Husqvarna? I have a half an acre of land and I don't mind getting a lawn mover a little bit more than I need. So I'm looking for under $3,000. But I can probably do very well with one around $2,000.
If you’re torn between the two I would definitely lean John Deere. Service and parts will just be easier to find and the John Deere will have the frame to last you longer. Thanks for watching!
Brent I have a quick question. I have a new S120. Put a bagger on it but I did not change the blades. I just cut the grass and it was a little damp ( not wet) and the grass kept clogging up the chute. I haven't had an issue since I got it but then again I didn't cut it damp before, it was always completely dry. Could it be the blades? Could it be that it was just damp and I need to wait until it's completely dry? What's your thoughts?
Good question. I think this is a mixture of both. I would definitely put on high lift blades when using a bagger to get the most air flow possible. Also any moisture at all will always make the grass sticky, making it harder to make its way all the way back to the chute. I know this is a pain but unfortunately it is the one drawback to bagging systems. Thanks for watching!
It is supposed to come fully service and adjusted to spec so that you can mow with it as soon as you get it home but i have a video about things to check when you et your mower home just in case anything is missed, you can check it out through this link ruclips.net/video/CX39QqNdNus/видео.html. I hope this helps and thanks for watching!
Hey thanks for the informative videos, it actually helped me decide on which mower to go with. I purchased the S120 last month (March). I noticed your fuel gauge display shows hours and fuel level, now mine only shows 6.0 on the display is there something I need to do to activate the gauge or do I have a faulty gauge?
Any thoughts on the snow plow for this model? With winter coming up I am considering purchasing one. Would love to see you do a review, I know it would be great!
I have not personally used one since we do not get much snow in this area of the country but I am hoping to be able to do one this winter so stay tuned! Thanks for watching!
I just ordered an S120 and saw that a lot of people are converting back to a traditional oil filter system. I have noticed though that some of the people converting who have RUclips videos are changing the oil when the tractor is warm which is incorrect for the 30 sec Oil Change should be done cold. So is it that these people are not doing the oil change correctly or is the 30 sec Oil Change truly not changing all or most of the oil?
It is true that with the 30 sec oil change that you are only changing part of the oil. But you have a much larger filter that is preloaded with fresh oil in the filter itself. I hope this answers your question and thanks for watching!
One more question. I bought a S120 and I am concerned with the TL200 transmission. Is that tranny strong enough for dethatching and plug aeration? I only have 3/4 of an acre mostly flat but with one narrow hill right at the 15 degree pitch. The tractor doesn't seem to have an issue with the hill with the blades engaged just fyi. Just concerned should have probably upgraded to the S240 but hard to get where I am as most tractors have been sold out for over a month now. The S120 was sold out the day after I purchased it, and yes you can order but I am being told around 6-8 weeks at least for delivery.
That's a good question. I have not personally tested this out, but I would agree with you that I would rather have the K46 transmission to be safe. I'm sorry I can't be of more help here but thanks for watching!
@@WesternEquipment I have been chatting with someone in the know about these transmissions the lowest model capable of ground engagement is the Tuff Torque K58. So basically these are only truly riding lawn mowers.
I'm not sure if they have been updated or not, that engine looks similar to the one in my z355E. I do know mine is a Briggs engine also, for anyone questioning the reliability, I have over 400 hours on mine without any problems. I am looking for a second mower and want a lawn tractor this time and the S180 is what I am looking at getting.
Most multi-purpose grease will be fine but I always suggest this one 247parts.com/sd-polyurea-grease-ty6341/ just because it is a severe duty grease that is very long lasting. I hope this helps and thanks for watching!
Great, informative channel. I purchased a JD S120 mower at Home Depot last week, and I'm waiting for it to be delivered. Saw it in person and it seemed well made. I compared it to a Troy-Bilt "Bronco" riding mower next to it, and the Troy-Bilt seemed poor quality compared to the JD. To top it off, the rear left tire was completely flat. I digress....One question I did have with the JD S120 is the Quick Oil Change kit. I heard that once you replace the kit it doesn't remove all the old oil from the engine (not sure how true that is). Wouldn't defeat the purpose of changing the kit if the old oil is still left inside the engine?
Yes this is true, the filter is preloaded with oil and only replaces about 40% of the dirty oil but the filter is much larger which adds more filtering surface area to clean the remaining dirty oil. This can always be converted back to a standard filter and drain system if desired. Great questions and I hope you enjoy your new mower. Thanks for watching!
With the quick change oil filter system, you can still drain the rest of the oil, if you want to. There is a drain plug on the right side of the engine. You'll just have to add extra oil, after the filter change and oil draining.
If getting a new mower, especially from a box store, would you recommend removing the deck and checking blade sharpness as part of the first time setup?
I would say it definitely wouldn't hurt. This usually shouldn't be an issue unless the mower has been sitting outside in the weather for an entire year and then I might be a bit concerned about rust. Thanks for watching!
Great informative video. Trying to figure out a John Deere lawn tractor model to buy. I have 1 1/2 acre lawn to mow. Will this model do a good job snow blowing a 450 ft driveway?
These models do have a snow blower option and I have heard both good and bad experiences with them. I unusually suggest getting into the X300's for blowing snow. I hope this was helpful and thanks for watching!
This really depends on the length and thickness of your grass. I always suggest mulching because it is generally better for lawn health but in the end this is really a personal preference thing. I hope this helps and thanks for watching!
I bought a Troy Bilt from Home Depot because they were sold out of Cub Cadet and didn't want to pay for a JD. When I got home I realised what a POS the Troy Bilt is. I immediately returned it for the John Deere S120 and I couldn't be happier. I usually follow the rule of Pay for quality if you use it often(car, lawn mower, drills etc..) and get cheap tools that you rarely use. I went against that and realized it was a huge mistake. The JD S130 is a great mower for home owners with >1acre property.
Random question.....do you know if an S120 would fit into the pickup bed of a midsize truck? (Like a Chevy Colorado, Nissan Frontier, etc.). My next vehicle will be a pickup and I'm just wondering if I'll need a full size or if I could get by with a midsize.
Hi..I thought you had to push the yellow button to go in the reverse ?? When you went forward then you just hit the reverse peddle to back up and I did not notice you hold the yellow button down first...so what am I missing. Thank you
You only have to hold the yellow button (RIO Button) when you want to keep your blades going while going in reverse. if you don't have your blades engaged you can go in forward or reverse freely. Good question and thanks for watching!
Great video - thank you. question about the spring assisted chute, can you confirm that it doesn't rise to vertical? I'm thinking about getting through a 46" gate. Thanks.
Thank you and by specs with the deflector raised you should be at 46.5" so i think you will be able to squeeze that .5" through the gate. Thanks for watching!
Use a bungee cord to hold the chute vertical, until you get through the gate. I do that when I store it in the garage, to gain another foot or so, of space.
I have not heard about the oil leaks and as far as I know there hasn't been any recalls. But I have heard of the belt issue. I am hoping they are working on a fix for this. Thanks for watching!
I would rather watch this for 20 min than read a manual, I knew most but learned some as well, thank you! I subbed as well.
Awesome, thanks for the sub! I'm glad you liked the video and thank you for watching!
@@WesternEquipment Quick question, do these deeres have an alternator?
@@michaelr2600 almost every riding mower is going to have a mechanism to charge the battery.
Thank you SO MUCH!!!❤
Some do, some don't, it depends on the model.
This review was AMAZING. Seriously, very thorough, had so many details but wasn't overkill, and the presenter was awesome. Nice job!
Thank you and thanks for watching!
@@WesternEquipment Just had my 120 delivered today and did the inspection you mentioned in another video. All was well, but I'm glad I checked what you outlined! Thanks again.
John Deere owes you some kind of referral bonus. I just bought this mower in May 2023, partly because of your great review.
Well thank you for that! How are you liking your mower?
@@WesternEquipment I've never driven a nice Cadillac, but this John Deere is how I imagine a nice Cadillac feels. :-)
Found this video because I want to know the difference between the 120 and 220 models as "shopping" for a riding lawn mower. This is the absolute best review that I have ever seen. Not only was he thorough but he was so easy to understand. If John Deere is the brand that we go with, I have no doubt that I will be able to get all of the information that we will need from these videos to make a very informed decision!
❤ that was an amazing review and tutorial I work at a John Deere dealership and service that's the best anybody's ever explained it bravo buddy
i watched 4 different videos on the 120....yours was by far the clearest and most easily understood...and i learned the most...thanks
Good deal! I'm glad I could help and thanks for watching!
Very concise and well laid out instructional video. Spends just enough time talking about the features and maintenance without going on tangents and making sure to repeat important info before moving onto the next topic. Top notch review, thank you sir.
Thank you so much for the comment and thanks for watching!
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I just ordered one of these, and it will be here in two days. This was an excellent video… Extremely informative, and well done. Thanks so much!
Many John Deere products make their way all the way to the butt-end of the world, to our wonderful little island of Tasmania. I have a new S120 set to be delivered next week, and it makes me very happy that I can buy something 'Made in the USA'. (I lived in Georgia for a decade, and still have a soft spot for Tennessee.) I am glad that I watched your video, because I have now asked the dealer to install the 'old style' oil filter. My neighbor has four big John Deere tractors, and the yellow & green machines are very common here on the island that the world forgot.
I just watched a few videos of people converting back to the simple filter, and saw the price of the John Deere cartridge. A figure of anything from $40 to $70 has been mentioned, which means that it will be way of a hundred Ozzie dollars. The dealer is charging me that amount for the 'back' conversion, but I still think it was a wise decision.
Awesome! I am always glad to hear from people across the globe. Glad to hear you are getting a great machine. Thanks for watching!
My first riding motor will be this model. Great instructional video. Thx for the help.
Awesome! I hope you really enjoy it!
got a older 120 Deere with 22hp and front bumper. Bought it used with 70hrs on it. We mow 2 acres at are residence and the 120 has never broke down. After a year of mowing the engine oil still looks new. Briggs makes a great engine
I agree with you here. Thanks for watching!
I'm glad to see that they finally moved the gas gauge to the front. My E120 has it the old way.
I agree. This was a huge improvement in my opinion. Thanks for watching!
I just buy a new one in Home Depot yesterday I learn a lot watching your video
Well I am glad I could help. Thanks for watching!
just got my s120. this was super well done video, proud that I took the time as I usually don't read manuals...this was well well worth the 20 minutes!
Thank you and I am glad i could help. Thanks for watching and congrats on your new mower!
Just started my rider Mower search and they happen to have one of these at the local John Deere dealer I think you sold me on getting this
Awesome, I hope you love it. Thanks for watching!
One of the best instructional videos I have ever watched. I literally bought this mower during the video because of this video. Deere Inc owes you a commission 😉🇺🇸🇺🇸💚
Awesome! Have you gotten your mower yet?
@@WesternEquipmentyes sir. Sorry for the long delay, yes I purchased it immediately after this video
Dad just got a 130 and this helped me figure a few things out that I was uncertain about. Thanks!
Glad I could help and thanks for watching!
Thanks for posting this video even my wife enjoyed your presentation. Great tutorial for us new kids on the block.
You're welcome! I hope it helped. Thanks for watching!
This is how you do a review / overview of an item. Thanks so much!
Just got mine from my local dealer. This video was incredibly helpful. Much thanks from America's Hometown of Plymouth, MA!
Awesome! I'm glad I could help and thanks for watching!
I just got into a house and never have cut a lawn (blessed to have one finally ). I had no idea where to start with my 0.6 acre - thanks for breaking this down, thinking that the 120 will be the best thing for me at a decent enough entry point. Love the channel too - subbed !
Thanks for the sub and I am glad I could help! Congrats on your new place!
Excellent review as usual, thank you. Deciding between the S120 and S130. Difference being S130 has little wider rear tires, electronic PTO and comes with front bumper. By the way, you mentioned the mower would not run without someone in the seat. I know you meant the blades cannot be engaged without someone the seat. It will run with parking break on, even if your not In The seat.
Thank you and yes you are correct. I misspoke there. Good catch and thanks for watching!
It's a safety feature on all mowers, Deere, Massey Ferguson, craftsman, Toro, you name it.
Just bought this mower today at Home Depot. After watching your video, I don't even need to bother with the manual to get started mowing when it's delivered next week. Got lucky as it was the last one in stock. On that note, I'd been to numerous stores looking for a mower and most were out of everything except the most expensive zero turn mowers due to (as they said) "supply chain issues due to Covid." I've heard the same thing from grocery stores as per certain items that they've had a hard time getting.
I live in Tennessee not too many miles from where John Deere makes these mowers so I guess that made the difference in availability. Lucky me! Lol.
Well I am glad I could help get you started! Congrats on your new mower and thanks for watching!
I bought my first Deere, an S130! This video is VERY informative and I will definitely check out the things you have pointed out when it arrives in 2 weeks! Can’t wait to get mowing this season!!
Awesome!! I’m glad I could help. Congrats on the new mower!
Incredible value. Best vid I could find on the s120 I just got home. I feel far better prepared to approach this thing as a total newb with 2.5 sunny acres to cut. Gotta find your content on deck leveling. That looks key, also what grease, how to grease and any other basic stuff like that that I need to know. Anyway thanks for doing such a clear and comprehensive video!
Thank you so much for this review. I just got one of these, my first riding mower ever, and your video was WAY more helpful than the manual/dvd that came with it.
Well I am glad I could give you the info you were looking for. Thanks for watching!
Just got a new 120 also, nice machine.
Omg! Thank you!! I literally could NOT figure out how to reverse 😂
Well I am glad I could help and thanks for watching!
Great explanation of features and operations 👍
Thank you!
This is the perfect presentation that gave me all I needed to know, without the time sucking, glory boy talk. It's nice to watch someone normal. Please consider reviewing other pieces of equipment.
Excellent overview…better than a manual!
Thank you so much! I am glad it was helpful!
Very good video thank you taken time doing this video I just got my S 120 today and just love it.
Thank you and I am glad you are enjoying your mower. Thanks for watching!
This was a good review as this is our first riding mower and s120 is what we bought, thanks.
@BevL great choice.
Thank you for this! I'm about to give ours a try for the first time today and was so nervous before watching this video! Subscribed!
I'm glad I could help you out and thanks for the sub and for watching!
TKS for safety tip as in bigger, older and less nimble than you. Was having hard time deciding between 130 or zero turn...my old L100 lasted about 20 years. BRAVO ZULU
Thank you and thanks for watching!
It would be nice to see you demonstrate removing and reinstalling the mower deck. Also show how to install the mulcher kit. Perhaps demo using the reverse switch and how the tractor reacts.
Stay tuned! I will be covering all of these thing either on this channel or on my other channel 247Parts. Thanks for watching!
I just bought an S120! Very excited.
Great choice! Let me know how much you like it!
@@WesternEquipment I'm so excited but it's gonna be a couple weeks until it gets delivered. So in the meantime I keep watching and rewatching all your videos, lol.
@@WesternEquipment it arrived today and I tested it out. What an experience compared to my push mower! It was like a dream.
I bought a bumper and installed it prior to first use, and I'm glad I did after bumping into my house a couple times. 😆 I figure I'll get the hang of the maneuverability over time.
@@WesternEquipment I just hit 8 hours. (My yard isn't all that big.). I love this thing! It actually makes mowing fun. I need to grease it though. There are 7 fittings then, right? Five in the front and two on the deck under the spindle covers?
Thanks for all your videos!
Excellent, detailed tour. Good job.
Thank you very much!
Hi Britt, I am looking at buying the s100. If possible, a review would be more than I can ever ask for
We plan on hitting the whole new S100 lineup so stay tuned!
Nice walk through and basics for S120
Thank you and thanks for watching!
Just picked up S120 love it so far 2nd john deere this one is bigger model seems to have lots of power
Awesome! I hope you continue to like it and thanks for watching!
Great job! Doing some research for an upcoming purchase and your channel has been super helpful.
Thank you and I'm glad I could help. Thanks for watching!
So helpful! Just bought this model.
Awesome! I am glad I could help.
You're video was frigging fantastic!!!!!!!. Thanks Pal for all the Advice
Well I am glad I could help and glad you liked it! Are you getting one of these or do you already have one?
@Western Equipment My wife Said I could get a riding lawn mower ( I know I'm surprised also, she must of cheated on me and feels bad) LOL. if I get a john deere than who cares ! We just moved to Pennsylvania from New York and this whole grass thing is new to me. In the city we don't have grass but I stayed up till 2am watching your videos I'm interested in the S120 from the home depot.
Update went to the Home Depot and purchased the S120 also the tow behind broadcast spreader, the thatcher/aerator all in one and the tow behind sweeper. With my Veterans Discount I saved $460.
P.S thanks for your video you did at Lowe's/Home Depot because their extended warranty was really good and your video helped on my decision!!
Thank you so much. Looking to buy one, and I learned more in your 20 minute video than I did by talking to the salesman
Well I’m glad I could help! Thanks for watching!
Great video Brent! As always lots of great information! Love your maintenance videos! Thanks for sharing! Have a great and awesome day!
Thanks Vincent!!
I love my E150 John Deere but putting gas in it with a bagging system is very difficult and I see that they haven’t changed that. I purchased a little battery operated pump that fills it up without any spills and quickly. Great video.
That sounds like an awesome idea! Thanks for watching!
Excellent vid! Many thanks
Good information, thanks for making this video 👍. I’ve read quite a few reviews about the belt slipping off and breaking
Thank you and thanks for watching!
Would there be any benefit in buying this mowers from the John Deere store vs buying it from a store like Lowe’s? Or there’s no difference?
The benefit of buying from a John Deere dealership is that your machine will have been set-up by a technician. This means it is more likely that all of the proper steps were taken to make sure this machine is ready to go right off the showroom floor. Sometimes things get missed, like tires being inflated to the correct pressure and the deck being level. So you still want to check these things. Also when you buy from a dealership they will have you and your machine on file so they can let you know about any service specials and they can keep record of when you had work done if needed. Great question by the way!
I just got an S120 from Home Depot and the lawn and garden manager assured me that all of their John Deere tractors are delivered to them in crates and they are all set up by the local John Deere tech before they are delivered to the new owner. Now, I don’t know if he’s telling the truth or not but that’s what I was told.
Also, they come directly to them from Greenville Tennessee and where I live, the local John Deere dealership is about a mile from the Home Depot.
Btw this presentation was outstanding. Thanks for all the information!
@@WesternEquipment great to know 🙏🏽 thank you for the info!!
Thankyou helped me learn how to operate my lawn mower i was always so scared to use it now i feel like i can start ot by myself thanks
Nice I can't wait to go with my trailer and buy one!
I hope you enjoy it. Thanks for watching!
I’ve had one and prefer my Husky with a Kohler motor and welded steel deck. Good video and content.
Thanks for watching!
I looked at a husqvarna 2454 the other day and they had it discounted to $2399 because it was a last years model. It looked like a nice tractor. The seat was hard as a rock,but it looked like a well built tractor. I got home and read the reviews for it and they were horrible. People were complaining about the deck having alot of play in it and it not leaving a good cut. Problems with broken and prematurely worn steering components. Maybe some of those weren't fair reviews,but overall it didnt seem like a good buy.
Just looked at this mower today.
Good info here. Filled in some answers to questions I had.
Awesome, I'm glad I could help. Thanks for watching!
Excellent info on S120….. Thanks
Great video. What is your opinion of these Briggs and Stratton engines?
In the 8 years I have been working for Western Equipment I have not seen any more problems with these engines than any other brand. I think they are a great engine. John Deere does a great job matching engines on these mowers to do the job and to be priced competitively. Thanks for watching!
@@WesternEquipment Thanks for the response!! Great videos and channel!!
cant wait to get one looks good,ive had a few john deeres but this new one is nice i think,ive had a vtwin before i think i would have to order one from my local dealer,good video.
Thank you! I hope you like your new mower!
Just ordered this so the algorithm is spot on.
Good to hear! Thanks for watching!
Great video. Thank you and very helpful
Thank you and I am glad I could help! Thanks for watching!
Crabman, Nov, "22" excellant video and very helpful. Trying to find out how to repalce parking brake. Plastic tab broke, Could of used better quality material for this.
I will see if I can eventually get a video up on how to change this out.
Thank you so much for the excellent info. I got my s120 today excited!! Please can you recommend an led bulb lights Thankss
Thank you and yes there are actually two options that are offered from A&I which is a John Deere aftermarket company. A-1156-LED is a 600 lumen option and A-1156L24 is a 2400 lumen option. If you are interested in getting a set check us out at west-equip.com/parts. Thanks for watching!
Just bought my very first riding mower the S120. Great video and very helpful. What type of grease do you recommend for this mower? Thanks, John
Awesome! I hope you are enjoying it. I always recommend the John Deere SD Polyurea grease but honestly as long as you are consistent on your greasing then most general purpose greases will work.
Awesome video great info👍👍
Only one question does the john deer 42inch mulcher cover fit on this deck
Thank you
Thank you and yes it does!
Great video! Very informative, appreciate this a lot!
I’m glad it helped. Thanks for watching!
I just got one of those, and I am really nervous about it. Looks so complicated , what kind of oil should I use?
Don’t be nervous! It will be a breeze. And the machine uses 10W-30 engine oil. You got this and thanks for watching!!
There is a possibility to make a video showing how to clean and changing the blades? I love your video and will be very helpful. Thank you 🙏
Thanks for this very helpful video! Subscribed. I just ordered the S120 but was torn between it and the S130 which is identical except for just $100 more gives you a front bumper, wider rear tires, fender flares and electric PTO. Hard decision especially since I bought the front bumper for $75! So now just a $25 difference. I probably should have gotten the S130 but am wary of the electric PTO since over 15 years my last lawn tractor never had a problem with the manual PTO other than having to replace the belt every four years or so. When you throw that manual lever and the blades don't spin up you know the belt has stretched and slipped off the pulley. You can slip it back on and finish the lawn. The electric PTO probably will last a long time too so I'm probably worrying over nothing. Oh well, no big deal, you can't go wrong with either.
Thank you for watching and I agree you could have gone either way and been ok really. Just a preference game between those two models.
Yay! My S120 was delivered today. I'll install the bagger and bumper then mow tomorrow.
Great review!
Thank you and thanks for watching!
Great video - very insightful. Quick question - I am looking into the s140 and was wondering if there is any concern in regards to the 22HP Engine powering the 3 blade system? I noticed it is the same engine used for the smaller models with the 2 blade and smaller deck so I wanted to know if I should have any worries going with the s140? Any info would be super appreciated. Thank you!
No I would not be worried about it at all. It is plenty of horsepower for that deck. The 48" deck was ran by an 18.5HP engine on some previous model so you shouldn't have any problem! Great question and thanks for watching!
Excellent video thank you
Thank you and thanks for watching!
Great video
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Excellent video. Thanks.
Thank you and thanks for watching!
My buddie has a D110, that he bought oh I would guess 15 years ago. It still has the Original deck and Drive belt. His lawn always looks like a Rug, I'm buying a Green and Yellow next time I buy a lawn mower.
That's awesome! I think that's a good idea. Thanks for watching!
Hi again, I'm watching all the videos I can before my s130 gets delivered tomorrow. You mentioned greasing the spindles but I didn't see the grease fitting. Do I have to take the covers off to get at them? I suppose the manual will tell how to do it and what type of grease to use. Correct?
There are openings on the covers that will allow you to get to the grease zerks without taking the covers off and yes, it should show this in the manual. Thanks for watching!
Is the transmission on the S100 plastic? I have heard that around... but i am not sure...
No, that was one of the major changes to 2021 is they put the same transaxle in the S100 as what you see in this video on the S120. This is the TLT200 and it is cast aluminum.
@@WesternEquipment awesome thanks for the response!! 🙏🏽
After reading a number of reviews there has been a major issue with the belt being thrown off. Has anything been done about this and how could one go about fixing this?
That's a good question. i will have to do some asking around about this. I will get some information and maybe make a video about this soon. Thanks for watching!
This guy is the 🐐
Thank you and thanks for watching!
Love the videos! My S130 doesn't have a right spindle cover. The parts diagram also doesn't show one. I thought the deck was the same on S120 and S130. Why doesn't the S130 have the right spindle cover?
I have heard this multiple times and the only thing I can think of is since the S130 has an electric blade engagement they left that cover off since it is not needed to help keep the belt held in place.
very thorough, excellent job!! thank you!
I'm looking to buy. I just started looking today. But I'm sure we have experts here that already did a lot of research. Should I go with John Deere or Husqvarna? I have a half an acre of land and I don't mind getting a lawn mover a little bit more than I need. So I'm looking for under $3,000. But I can probably do very well with one around $2,000.
If you’re torn between the two I would definitely lean John Deere. Service and parts will just be easier to find and the John Deere will have the frame to last you longer. Thanks for watching!
Brent I have a quick question. I have a new S120. Put a bagger on it but I did not change the blades. I just cut the grass and it was a little damp ( not wet) and the grass kept clogging up the chute. I haven't had an issue since I got it but then again I didn't cut it damp before, it was always completely dry. Could it be the blades? Could it be that it was just damp and I need to wait until it's completely dry? What's your thoughts?
Good question. I think this is a mixture of both. I would definitely put on high lift blades when using a bagger to get the most air flow possible. Also any moisture at all will always make the grass sticky, making it harder to make its way all the way back to the chute. I know this is a pain but unfortunately it is the one drawback to bagging systems. Thanks for watching!
@@WesternEquipment Thanks again Brent. Love your input
My dad made me watch this. Hopefully I pass the test...
Good luck and thanks for watching!
Great review! Thanks!
Thank you and thanks for watching!
Good video, but if receiving a new S120 does it come completely serviced aside from checking the leveling of the blades?
It is supposed to come fully service and adjusted to spec so that you can mow with it as soon as you get it home but i have a video about things to check when you et your mower home just in case anything is missed, you can check it out through this link ruclips.net/video/CX39QqNdNus/видео.html. I hope this helps and thanks for watching!
Hey thanks for the informative videos, it actually helped me decide on which mower to go with. I purchased the S120 last month (March). I noticed your fuel gauge display shows hours and fuel level, now mine only shows 6.0 on the display is there something I need to do to activate the gauge or do I have a faulty gauge?
You may want to call your local dealership and have this looked at. Sounds like there may be an issue. I hope this helps and thanks for watching!
How's it been?
Any thoughts on the snow plow for this model? With winter coming up I am considering purchasing one. Would love to see you do a review, I know it would be great!
I have not personally used one since we do not get much snow in this area of the country but I am hoping to be able to do one this winter so stay tuned! Thanks for watching!
I just ordered an S120 and saw that a lot of people are converting back to a traditional oil filter system. I have noticed though that some of the people converting who have RUclips videos are changing the oil when the tractor is warm which is incorrect for the 30 sec Oil Change should be done cold. So is it that these people are not doing the oil change correctly or is the 30 sec Oil Change truly not changing all or most of the oil?
It is true that with the 30 sec oil change that you are only changing part of the oil. But you have a much larger filter that is preloaded with fresh oil in the filter itself. I hope this answers your question and thanks for watching!
Will you cover more of the new S100 series mowers?
We will try and get to them all!
@@WesternEquipment thank you
@@WesternEquipment definitely would be interested to see a review of the S100 too
One more question. I bought a S120 and I am concerned with the TL200 transmission. Is that tranny strong enough for dethatching and plug aeration? I only have 3/4 of an acre mostly flat but with one narrow hill right at the 15 degree pitch. The tractor doesn't seem to have an issue with the hill with the blades engaged just fyi. Just concerned should have probably upgraded to the S240 but hard to get where I am as most tractors have been sold out for over a month now. The S120 was sold out the day after I purchased it, and yes you can order but I am being told around 6-8 weeks at least for delivery.
That's a good question. I have not personally tested this out, but I would agree with you that I would rather have the K46 transmission to be safe. I'm sorry I can't be of more help here but thanks for watching!
@@WesternEquipment I have been chatting with someone in the know about these transmissions the lowest model capable of ground engagement is the Tuff Torque K58. So basically these are only truly riding lawn mowers.
I'm not sure if they have been updated or not, that engine looks similar to the one in my z355E. I do know mine is a Briggs engine also, for anyone questioning the reliability, I have over 400 hours on mine without any problems. I am looking for a second mower and want a lawn tractor this time and the S180 is what I am looking at getting.
Yes the engines are definitely similar! The S180 would be a good choice and you would be moving up to the 54” deck. Thanks for watching!0
What type of grease do you recommend for servicing the grease points on the S120?
Most multi-purpose grease will be fine but I always suggest this one 247parts.com/sd-polyurea-grease-ty6341/ just because it is a severe duty grease that is very long lasting. I hope this helps and thanks for watching!
Great, informative channel. I purchased a JD S120 mower at Home Depot last week, and I'm waiting for it to be delivered. Saw it in person and it seemed well made. I compared it to a Troy-Bilt "Bronco" riding mower next to it, and the Troy-Bilt seemed poor quality compared to the JD. To top it off, the rear left tire was completely flat. I digress....One question I did have with the JD S120 is the Quick Oil Change kit. I heard that once you replace the kit it doesn't remove all the old oil from the engine (not sure how true that is). Wouldn't defeat the purpose of changing the kit if the old oil is still left inside the engine?
Yes this is true, the filter is preloaded with oil and only replaces about 40% of the dirty oil but the filter is much larger which adds more filtering surface area to clean the remaining dirty oil. This can always be converted back to a standard filter and drain system if desired. Great questions and I hope you enjoy your new mower. Thanks for watching!
With the quick change oil filter system, you can still drain the rest of the oil, if you want to. There is a drain plug on the right side of the engine. You'll just have to add extra oil, after the filter change and oil draining.
If getting a new mower, especially from a box store, would you recommend removing the deck and checking blade sharpness as part of the first time setup?
I would say it definitely wouldn't hurt. This usually shouldn't be an issue unless the mower has been sitting outside in the weather for an entire year and then I might be a bit concerned about rust. Thanks for watching!
Great informative video. Trying to figure out a John Deere lawn tractor model to buy. I have 1 1/2 acre lawn to mow. Will this model do a good job snow blowing a 450 ft driveway?
These models do have a snow blower option and I have heard both good and bad experiences with them. I unusually suggest getting into the X300's for blowing snow. I hope this was helpful and thanks for watching!
Does this machine kick out a lot of grass or is a mulching kit better??
This really depends on the length and thickness of your grass. I always suggest mulching because it is generally better for lawn health but in the end this is really a personal preference thing. I hope this helps and thanks for watching!
Like the cap!
Thank you and thanks for watching!
I bought a Troy Bilt from Home Depot because they were sold out of Cub Cadet and didn't want to pay for a JD. When I got home I realised what a POS the Troy Bilt is. I immediately returned it for the John Deere S120 and I couldn't be happier. I usually follow the rule of Pay for quality if you use it often(car, lawn mower, drills etc..) and get cheap tools that you rarely use. I went against that and realized it was a huge mistake. The JD S130 is a great mower for home owners with >1acre property.
Well I am glad you are happy with your mower and thanks for watching!
Random question.....do you know if an S120 would fit into the pickup bed of a midsize truck? (Like a Chevy Colorado, Nissan Frontier, etc.). My next vehicle will be a pickup and I'm just wondering if I'll need a full size or if I could get by with a midsize.
I don’t think it will fit in a midsize. They are a pretty tight fit in a full size. Good question and thanks for watching!
@@WesternEquipment Thanks for the quick response!
great video ! thanks!
Thank you and thanks for watching!
Hi..I thought you had to push the yellow button to go in the reverse ?? When you went forward then you just hit the reverse peddle to back up and I did not notice you hold the yellow button down first...so what am I missing. Thank you
You only have to hold the yellow button (RIO Button) when you want to keep your blades going while going in reverse. if you don't have your blades engaged you can go in forward or reverse freely. Good question and thanks for watching!
Great video - thank you. question about the spring assisted chute, can you confirm that it doesn't rise to vertical? I'm thinking about getting through a 46" gate. Thanks.
Thank you and by specs with the deflector raised you should be at 46.5" so i think you will be able to squeeze that .5" through the gate. Thanks for watching!
Use a bungee cord to hold the chute vertical, until you get through the gate. I do that when I store it in the garage, to gain another foot or so, of space.
What is the cost difference between a S110 and a S120,also what is the engine size difference?
Usually there is only $100 difference in the price and the S110 is a 19HP and the S120 is a 22HP. Good questions and thanks for watching!
I heard about oil leaks and the deck belts breaking. Was there a recall on some of these that you know of?
I have not heard about the oil leaks and as far as I know there hasn't been any recalls. But I have heard of the belt issue. I am hoping they are working on a fix for this. Thanks for watching!