John Deere S220 Lawn Tractor Mower Review & Walkaround

[@tracylaluzerne6143]

I just bought this model this afternoon and I’m looking forward to mowing my new property. Thank you so much for the walkthrough.

[@WesternEquipment]

Awesome! I hope ypu enjoy it and thanks for watching!

[@kentowens2179]

Thanks, you do a great job on explaining the difference in models!

[@lindaatoler1541]

I just got me a s220 brought it home today , Thank you so much for the walkthrough I'm a subscriber for sure now

[@WesternEquipment]

Congrats on your new mower! I hope you enjoy it and thanks for subscribing!

[@timbenware7893]

Brent, you did not misspeak about the transaxle type on this mower, you nailed it exactly. I heard it the first time and went back to check. This video, plus seeing this mower in person at my local dealer here in NC made up my mind that this is the right model for my situation. Like others I wish they had added the electric PTO on this model but it isn't a deal breaker for me. Thanks again for your excellent videos on these JD tractors (I think I watched them all).

[@debbiethompson3521]

Hey Brent, thanks for your time doing these! It’s a wonderful walk-through, you described everything clear as a bell which helped us just decide before going to our local John Deere to purchase. Extra special thanks from my brother Tommy who has mobility issues. The LT 155 served us well but it’s time for a new one, and we’re both especially pleased to learn this one can mulch at the push of a button! No more plugging the discharge with a mulching plate every fall, a BIG plus.

[@WesternEquipment]

I am glad I could help and thanks for watching!

[@jamescole1786]

3/22/23; yes, good job Brent on showing details on this JDS220 video. Am looking for another video u made comparing S-Series with X-series. Stay safe & carry on!👍👏👷

[@WesternEquipment]

Thank you and thanks for watching?

[@Blackwellll3066]

I really like my s220 bought the grass bagger for it and makes mowing really easy. Hopefully will be buying 46" plow weights and chains for winter plowing.

[@WesternEquipment]

Awesome! I am glad to hear you are enjoying it and thanks for watching!

[@Blackwellll3066]

@@WesternEquipment yea well worth getting only problem I have is can't find videos of s220 or s240 plowing snow only snow blowing...not sure if just to new that not many have bought plows for them.

[@ciphercode2298]

Love the cut quality of the accel deep deck. Hard imagine them not giving you an electric pto though. I'd really consider this a good buy at this price point though.

[@WesternEquipment]

I agree with you. Thanks for watching!

[@drbcrb]

My dealer said to buy the S240 over the 220. My S240 with Kawasaki engine is really great.

[@WesternEquipment]

Nothing wrong with going to the S240. They are both good mowers.

[@timbenware7893]

After looking at both models I decided the smaller size of the S220 was more appropriate for my needs.

[@Steve-lh3zy]

Great walkaround. Thank you very much for the detailed information!

[@WesternEquipment]

Thank you and I hope it was helpful!

[@ZeMillion]

Just bought this mower from the John Deere Dealer here, delivery is April 15th !

[@firstpond]

Can you do a video on how to adjust/repair throttle control/cable? E100 always stays locked at choke/high throttle.

[@WesternEquipment]

I will put it on the list and thanks for watching!

[@johnlarson1891]

I currently have a LA125 and looking to upgrade. Debating on the 240 or the 350. Which would you recommend

[@WesternEquipment]

If it were me I would go with the X350. Larger frame, larger seat, more options.

[@bradmiller3647]

Thank you for the thorough review, it was most helpful! One question: assuming the transmission is not abused, what is being sacrificed with the lighter-duty trans of the S220? If it's longevity, any rough estimate of the difference in total hours?

[@WesternEquipment]

I would say it is definitely longevity but it is almost impossible to even give a rough estimate because we have seen these types of mowers with the same transmissions last for over 20+ years and some don't make it much past the warranty period. This all depends on how it is ran and what all it is having to cut and go through. I wish I could give you a better answer.

[@bradmiller3647]

@@WesternEquipmentThanks for the response!

[@Efemedio1]

These are so very informative, thank you Western Equipment and Brent ! I've learned quite a bit about my JD equipment and Brent's delivery is really easy going, he is very talented! BTW, how mych air pressure should be in my front and back tires? Love your hat Brent, can I get one????? LOL!

[@WesternEquipment]

Thank you and I am glad I could help. 14 PSI in the fronts and 10 PSI in the rears. Thanks for watching!

[@Efemedio1]

@@WesternEquipment thank you! Appreciate ya all!

[@davidboyd7494]

Is the frame on 200 series same as 100 series or upgraded? Still have when bushings or bearings?

[@davidboyd7494]

Correction. Wheel bushings or bearings?

[@WesternEquipment]

It is the same frame as the 100 but it does have bearings instead of bushings. Thanks for watching!

[@MrSTOUT73]

They got rid of that ridiculously expensive quick change oil change system?? THANK YOU!!

[@WesternEquipment]

It is still on some models, but not on this one.

[@geraldfarries7331]

i got the x 350 great vids

[@WesternEquipment]

Awesome! I hope you enjoy it and thanks for watching!

[@Specialffram]

Nice tractor I like it a lot

[@WesternEquipment]

It is a good one. Do you have a JD mower?

[@Specialffram]

@@WesternEquipment I deed driving hand controls to drive with

[@philspuhler5339]

The only bad design is the gas tank. They have it angled back towards the bagger unit making it extremely difficult to fill. Not sure why it’s not just straight up!

[@ZeMillion]

I don’t really understand the RIO button? You have to press it every time you put your s220 in reverse ? Or only press it when you want to mow in reverse ?

[@mattb9664]

Press and hold the button, begin reverse, and let go of the button...every time a reverse mow is needed. Its still very easy logic to figure out, and delete if if you have an enclosed yard with no children or animals running around. Not explaining how to do it though.

[@sallydubuque1763]

Such video make you different from others

[@FairySkyler]

do you have to hold the rio button?

[@WesternEquipment]

You only have to push it when you start to go in reverse. then you can release and keep driving in reverse.

[@diehoser]

Is that an hour meter on the dash, up top and centered?

[@WesternEquipment]

Yes, it sure is!

[@charlesperrier5619]

I think you're wrong about the K46 transmission. It's TLT200. Same as a S100 series.

[@WesternEquipment]

This is true. I must have misspoke in the video.

[@karthurjr]

What does it cost verses the S120?

[@WesternEquipment]

There is usually and $800 to $1000 difference between the two. Thanks for watching!

[@karthurjr]

@@WesternEquipment Thanks! This S220 costs about $3,000 I guess. Plus tax.

[@victornaja7927]

do you have this tractors for sale. where are you located.

[@WesternEquipment]

We are located in OK, TX, and NM. You can put in an inquiry on our website West-Equip.com for inventory availability.

[@victornaja7927]

hi i went to your website you dont have s220 option for parts

[@WesternEquipment]

I’m sorry about that! The website is under reconstruction currently. But if you need parts you can call the hotline listed on the website and they can get you fixed up.

[@victornaja7927]

@@WesternEquipment thank you and what gas exactly should i be using on this johndeer s220 2023 model. with 10% ethenal???? regular or premium

[@Clemson-rc2yq]

I’m kinda of confused at what the point of John Deere having this is because the s170 is cheaper and has a bigger mower deck

[@WesternEquipment]

It is all about options for the customer.

[@6548ww]

The S220 looks like a huge step down from the S180

[@WesternEquipment]

It is a smaller mower and in some ways could be a step down.

[@geraldfarries7331]

sis got one today

[@WesternEquipment]

Awesome! I hope she enjoys!

[@ALEX_SWFL]

Cub cadet has a electric and some others will John Deere make one

[@WesternEquipment]

I think you forgot a word here. An electric?

[@ALEX_SWFL]

@@WesternEquipment I’m sorry English is my third language

[@stanleycrone7585]

engine will blow up at 350 hours trans has plastic part inside

[@WesternEquipment]

Interesting. Thanks for watching!

[@BlueberryStinkFinger62]

Another plastic hood and plastic transmission..that definitely doesn't have a Tuff Torq K46 transmission in it...

[@WesternEquipment]

This is true, I misspoke here. But thanks for watching!

[@mr.astrophysics9115]

Briggs & stratton are trash..Kohler 7000 series or kawasaki are the only way to go..

[@WesternEquipment]

I am all about hearing opinions so thanks for the comment and hanks for watching!

[@mr.astrophysics9115]

@@WesternEquipment maybe you ought to look at briggs and stratton record the past 20 years and you'll see it's a fact not opinions..opinions means absolutely nothing to facts and the facts are Briggs and stratton are garbage..Kohler 7000 series rules the engine roost

[@dacallins0884]

That tractor is garbage. It will break in about 2 years. It will split in the frame. Believe what you want but it is solid trash. Also the transmission isn't serviceable by you

[@Efemedio1]

Bummer! Is that what happened to yours? Thank you.

[@WesternEquipment]

Interesting. In 9 years of sales experience I have never hear of the frames having issues on any of these mowers. Thanks for watching!

[@killercan10]

Funny. I had a 115 (so after the L100 but before they called them LA100 series). for 12 years. Frame never split, never rusted. The T40 (the transaxle at the time) was and is serviceable if removed from the tractor. I did it myself thanks to some quick tutorials on KZbin itself. And the fresh fluid made a difference as well. Do you have first hand experience with a 100 or 200 series from 2002+current? They obviously aren't no X700 tractor, but they are pretty good for an entry level or just above entry level tractor, so long as you aren't trying to do things that a bigger tractor should be doing.

[@killercan10]

@@WesternEquipment From my experience, those that break things on smaller units and complain its not strong enough are the same people that try to hang an 8ft6in V plow on a 1500 or try to 5th wheel tow with a 1500 and then cry and complain when the transmission blows up. Wrong tool (or in this case truck or tractor) for the job at hand.

[@BlueberryStinkFinger62]

@@WesternEquipment and sales people lie through their teeth..