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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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John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
8 hp
8 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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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
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
Champion J-8Reference
Autolite A79Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
0.762 mmReference
Point gap
0.508 mmReference
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Oil capacity
1.4 LReference
1.1 LReference
Oil change
500 hReference
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Power
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6.0 kWReference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 1200Reference
Peerless 801Reference
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Oil type
80W90 GL5Reference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
mechanical idler pulleyReference
electricReference
Front PTO
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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
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Height
93 cmReference
100 cmReference
John Deere 100 attachments
100 Serial Numbers
1975
30001Reference
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1976
55001Reference
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1977
70001Reference
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1978
80001Reference
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Location:
Serial number plate below the steering column on the John Deere 100.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Battery CCA
135Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery Group
U1Reference
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Charging amps
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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
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C108I095001MReference
1980
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C108J120001MReference
1981
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C108K155001MReference
1982
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C108L190001MReference
1983
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M0108X222001Reference
1984
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M0108X285001Reference
1985
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M0108X315001Reference
30" Mower deck
Overall width
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103 cmReference
Cut height
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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.


