Entry Level - 100 Series  Better - X300 Series  Bigger - X500 Series Best - X700 Series
The Plain Facts from Ontrac on John Deere Tractors
Features 100 Series X300 Series X500 Series X700 Series Benefits
Design Life longer than 100 Series Heavier , Longer than X300 Series Heavier , Longer than X500 Series Longer Life
1 Piece Welded Frame Yes,  70lbs Yes thicker than 100's, 96lbs Yes thicker than X300, 115lbs Yes thicker than X500, 140lbs More durable, Longer lasting
Weight with deck With 42" Deck 433 lbs
With 48" Deck 483 lbs
With 54" Deck 663 lbs		 With 42" Deck 568 lbs
With 48" Deck 701 lbs
With 54" Deck 721 lbs		 With 48" Deck 809 lbs
With 54" Deck 843 lbs		 With 48" Deck1059 lbs
With 54" Deck 1099 lbs
With 62" Deck 1149 lbs		 More Steel, durability, Strength
Turning Radius 18" 15"(4WS) 16"(2WS) 27"(4WS) 22"(2WS) 21"(4WS) 25"(2WS) Tighter Trimming
Uncut Circle Radius 42" 25" 16"(4WS) 28"(2WS) NA NA Tighter Trimmer
Uncut Circle Radius 48" 20" 9"(4WS) 21"(2WS) 14"(4WS) 27"(2WS) NA Tighter Trimmer
Uncut Circle Radius 62" NA NA NA 6"(4WS) 22"(2WS) Tighter Trimming
Front Wheels Bushings Ball Bearings Ball Bearings Ball Bearings Bearing last Longer
Steering Wheel Diameter 12.5" 14" 14" 14" More Leverage easier steering
Power Steering No No Yes Yes Less Steering Effort
4 Wheel Steer Option No Yes Yes Yes Tighter Uncut Circle Radius
Drag Links 9/16" 11/16" 11/16" NA Longer Lasting
Steering Spindles 3/4" 3/4" 3/4" X500/X520 1"X534/X540 1" Longer lasting
Overall Length 69" 72" 79" 75"
Wheelbase 48.9" 49.4" 51.2" 54.5" Smoother Rider
Engines Briggs and Stratton Kawasaki Kawasaki Kawasaki / Yanmar Diesel Quieter, Longer lasting
Liquid Cooled Option No No Yes Standard Longer life approx 25%
Choke Control Manual Spring Loaded Spring Loaded Spring Loaded More Positive action
Hydro Transmission T40 Tuff Torque - 115, 125, 135
K46 Tuff Torque - 145, 155C
K62 Tuff Torque - 190C		 K46 Tuff Torque - X300
K58 Tuff Torque - X304 thru X340 		K72 Tuff Torque K90 Tuff Torque Longer Lasting, Cooler Running, Heavier Built
Ground Travel Speed MPH up to 5.5 Forward/3 Reverse up to 5.8 forward/3.5 reverse 7 forward/ 4 reverse 8.5 forward/ 6 reverse Faster travel speeds
Foot Control 2-Pedal Single Shaft Twin Touch Twin Touch Twin Touch Less Effort and Easier Use
Shock On Pedal No Yes Yes Yes Shock=Less jerky smoother
Cruise Control No 102/115 / Yes others Yes Yes Yes Less Fatigue
Hood Style Open Closed Closed Closed Quieter, More Torque
Front Bumper Option Yes, Larger Optional Yes, Larger Optional Yes Hood Saver
Fuel Tank 2.1 Gal 3.5 Gal 5 Gal 6.5 Gal More time Spent Mowing
Fuel Tank Opening 1.5" Under Seat 3" On Fender 3" On Fender 3" On Fender Easier to Fill
Seat Style 11"/15" Closed Back 15" Open Back 16" Open Back 15"X700, 19" All Others Open Backed Cooler less trapped Water
Integrated Seat Handle No Yes Yes Yes Easy On and Off
Adjustable Seat Yes 5.5" travel Yes 7" Travel Automotive Style Yes 7" Travel Automotive Style Yes 7" Travel Automotive Style Easy Adjustment, Comfort
Adjustable Seat Suspension No Yes 3 Position Yes 3 Position 4 Bar Parallel Arm Smoother Ride, More Comfort
Mower Deck Thickness 12 Gauge - .105

42"-12 Gauge .105   38/48 - 11Gauge  .120  54" - .135

 Thicker Steel Longer Lasting
Mower Adjustments 1/2" Increments 7 Settings

1/4" Increments 13 Settings

 More Accurate, More Options
Mower Lift Hand, Lever in Slot Foot Dial Indicator Foot or Hydraulic Dial Indicator Hydraulic Dial Indicator Dial Provides  height Memory
Spindles to Mower Self Taping Screw Heavy duty Bolt and Nut Heavy duty Bolt and Nut Heavy duty Bolt and Nut Bolt and Nut stronger
Battery 160 Cold Cranking Amps 160 Cold Cranking Amps 500 Cold Cranking Amps 340 Cold Cranking Amps Better Starts, Longer Life
PTO Engagement/Type 100-135 Cable,145-155C Electric Electric PTO Clutch Electric PTO Clutch Hydraulic Clutch Pack Longer Life
Tire Options Turf Turf Multi Trac Turf Multi Trac/ Multi Terrain Turf Multi Trac/ Multi Terrain Better Tires, More Options

X300 Series have a Longer Design life than the 100 Series

X500 Series have a Longer Design life than the X300 Series

X700 Series have a Longer Design life than the X500 Series

100 Series, X300 Series, X500 series and X700 Series Tractors are Sold and Serviced at John Deere dealers. such as Ontrac Equipment Corp the Greater Rochester area's full service dealer with 5 locations
Entry level 100 Series Tractors for those customers who are not located near a full Service Dealer such as Ontrac are available at  Home Depot and Lowes which are a sales only locations
Ontrac Equipment is a fully authorized Service center for all John Deere Products listed on our Web site. We encourage you to come in to see us at Ontrac and see the difference that a Full Service Dealer can make in your Shopping Experience. Our staff has the kind of knowledge you expect when you make a power equipment purchase and are here 12 months a year to back you up after the Sale and in the future.
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While every care has been made to ensure the contents of this fact sheet are accurate and true,  Ontrac Equipment Corp. will not be liable for any errors or omissions of material.