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John Deere 100 vs John Deere 108

Verdict: John Deere 100 vs John Deere 108

The John Deere 100 and the John Deere 108 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 8 hp. John Deere 100 is the lighter machine (176 kg vs 183 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 108 holds more fuel (9.5 L vs 4.7 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 108 is the newer design (1979 vs 1975). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs
John Deere 100 Lawn Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere 108 Lawn Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
8 hp
8 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Peerless gear transmission operated with right-hand gear selector and left-foot clutch pedal. Clutch must be used to change gears but tractor does not need to be stopped to change forward gears. Tractor should be stopped before changing forward/reverse direction.Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
4.7 LReference
9.5 LReference
Displacement
19.44 ciReference
19.44 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
76 x 70 mmReference
76 x 70 mmReference
Power (gross)
6.0 kWReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
Champion J-8Reference
Autolite A79Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
0.762 mmReference
Point gap
0.508 mmReference
Oil capacity
1.4 LReference
1.1 LReference
Oil change
500 hReference
Power
6.0 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 1200Reference
Peerless 801Reference
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Oil type
80W90 GL5Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
Clutch
mechanical idler pulleyReference
electricReference
Front PTO
independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
107 cmReference
113 cmReference
Weight
36 kgReference
183 kgReference
Front tire
13x5.00-6Reference
13x5.00-16Reference
Rear tire
18x8.50-8Reference
18x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x5.00-6Reference
13x5.00-16Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x8.50-8Reference
18x6.50-8Reference
Length
149 cmReference
157 cmReference
Width
77 cmReference
Height
93 cmReference
100 cmReference
John Deere 100 attachments
100 Serial Numbers
1975
30001Reference
1976
55001Reference
1977
70001Reference
1978
80001Reference
Location:
Serial number plate below the steering column on the John Deere 100.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
Battery CCA
135Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery Group
U1Reference
Charging amps
3Reference
Attachment overview
34" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
86 cmReference
76 cmReference
John Deere 108 attachments
108 Serial Number Location
108 Serial Numbers
1979
C108I095001MReference
1980
C108J120001MReference
1981
C108K155001MReference
1982
C108L190001MReference
1983
M0108X222001Reference
1984
M0108X285001Reference
1985
M0108X315001Reference
30" Mower deck
Overall width
103 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.

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