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John Deere 100 vs John Deere 200
Verdict: John Deere 100 vs John Deere 200
The John Deere 100 and the John Deere 200 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 283 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 200 holds more fuel (13.2 L vs 4.7 L) for longer stints between fills. 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
Four gears and reverse with variable speed lever. Tractor must be stopped and clutch used to shift between gears. Variable speed lever may be used while the tractor is in motion without clutching.Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
4.7 LReference
13.2 LReference
Displacement
19.44 ciReference
18.64 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
76 x 70 mmReference
75 x 70 mmReference
Power (gross)
6.0 kWReference
6.0 kWReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
Champion J-8Reference
Champion XJ8Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
0.635 mmReference
Point gap
0.508 mmReference
0.508 mmReference
Oil capacity
1.4 LReference
1.7 LReference
Oil change
500 hReference
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Air cleaner
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dryReference
Idle RPM
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1700-3500Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 1200Reference
Peerless 2300Reference
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Oil type
80W90 GL5Reference
SAE90Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
mechanical idler pulleyReference
manualReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
107 cmReference
116 cmReference
Weight
36 kgReference
283 kgReference
Front tire
13x5.00-6Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
18x8.50-8Reference
23x8.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x5.00-6Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x8.50-8Reference
23x8.50-12Reference
Length
149 cmReference
171 cmReference
Width
77 cmReference
105 cmReference
Height
93 cmReference
106 cmReference
Front tread
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78 cmReference
Rear tread
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68/83 cmReference
John Deere 100 attachments
100 Serial Numbers
1975
30001Reference
30001Reference
1976
55001Reference
55001Reference
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
alternatorReference
Battery CCA
135Reference
135Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery Group
U1Reference
U1Reference
Charging amps
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15Reference
Attachment overview
34" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
86 cmReference
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John Deere 200 attachments
200 Serial Number Location
200 Serial Numbers
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.


