2021 John Deere S120 Riding Mower Walkaround and Mower Review
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- Learn all about the John Deere S120 Tractor Style Mower with this complete mower review. We talk about upgrades and differences that were made from the previous E120 model.
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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.
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.
Thank you so much for the comment and thanks for watching!
100%
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. :-)
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!
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!
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!
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!
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.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
Excellent, detailed tour. Good job.
Thank you very much!
This was a good review as this is our first riding mower and s120 is what we bought, thanks.
@BevL great choice.
This is how you do a review / overview of an item. Thanks so much!
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!
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!
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!
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!
Nice walk through and basics for S120
Thank you 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!
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!
Great video! Very informative, appreciate this a lot!
I’m glad it helped. 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 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!
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!
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!
very thorough, excellent job!! thank you!
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 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.
Great explanation of features and operations 👍
Thank you!
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!
Excellent overview…better than a manual!
Thank you so much! I am glad it was helpful!
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
Thanks! Great overview
Thank you and thanks for watching!
Excellent info on S120….. Thanks
Omg! Thank you!! I literally could NOT figure out how to reverse 😂
Well I am glad I could help and thanks for watching!
Great review!
Thank you and thanks for watching!
So helpful! Just bought this model.
Awesome! I am glad I could help.
My first riding motor will be this model. Great instructional video. Thx for the help.
Awesome! I hope you really enjoy it!
Great review! Thanks!
Thank you and thanks for watching!
Nice I can't wait to go with my trailer and buy one!
I hope you enjoy it. 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!
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
Great video. Thank you and very helpful
Thank you and I am glad I could help! Thanks for watching!
great video ! thanks!
Thank you and thanks for watching!
Excellent video thank you
Thank you and thanks for watching!
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!
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!
Great Video
Thank you and thanks for watching!
Great video
Glad you enjoyed it!
My dad made me watch this. Hopefully I pass the test...
Good luck and thanks for watching!
Like the cap!
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!
Excellent video. Thanks.
Thank you and 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.
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!!
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 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!
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!
This guy is the 🐐
Thank you and thanks 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!
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?
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!
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!
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!
very good video.
Thank you and thanks for watching!
Just ordered this so the algorithm is spot on.
Good to hear! 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!
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.
Nice vid
Thank you!
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!
If you forget to press the reverse mow switch do you have to reset the manual mower blade engagement lever...or does it release automatically upon going into reverse without pressing the reverse mow switch and then you re-engage it?
If you go into reverse without pressing the button on this style of mower with the manual lever it will just start to kill the whole mower until you let off of the reverse pedal.
Looked at the s140 today. Really liked what I seen.
They really are sweet!
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.
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!
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!
Brent, does converting the 30 second oil change to conventional oil change void warranty? Have there been any reported issues with the 30 second oil change?
No it does not void warranty and non that I have heard of so far. People seem to really like it.
Nice video! One question, how do you lower the mulching metal piece to mulch in the grass instead of side discharge?
The metal piece is not actually a mulching cover but here is a video of the actual mulching cover th-cam.com/video/XAbFJMvjMUc/w-d-xo.html and here a link where you can get one 247parts.com/gy00115-mulch-plug-1/. Thanks for watching!
@@WesternEquipment Thank you! My neighbor just got this mower and I was trying to help him with that flap we thought it came down and blocked the side shoot. Interesting. Thank you again we will have to go get the cover.
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!! 🙏🏽
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!
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
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!
Do you have to hit the rear mowing button every time you try and mow in reverse or just hit it one time, like the key future on other mowers
You have to hit it every time, unfortunately. Good question 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!
Almost similar to the e120 series but engine slightly bigger e120 has 20 hp this s120 has 22 hp but overall nice machines! Love my e120 its been a year and I STILL have not had to replace the battery! 👍👍
That's awesome! I'm glad you are liking your mower and thanks for watching!
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!!
I bought this model recently, always bought the la102 or 105 in past because I could not afford the hydrostatic. My question is how does this model compare to the x series that run 2 k more, i thought this has everything like the gas gauge and twin cylinder engine, i do love briggs and stratton engines. I guess I really want to know if there is any difference in ride quality or cutting?
Check this video out and I think it will clear up most of your questions th-cam.com/video/gvAGwbO8PjI/w-d-xo.html. 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 TH-cam 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!
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.
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.
Does the 2021 S140 have the electronic fuel gauge as well or is it the old floating one?
It has the electronic fuel gauge just like this one. Thanks for watching!
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!
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
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
Gracias
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