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John Deere 100 vs John Deere 68
Verdict: John Deere 100 vs John Deere 68
The John Deere 100 and the John Deere 68 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 320 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 100 holds more fuel (4.7 L vs 3.8 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
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
4.7 LReference
3.8 LReference
Displacement
19.44 ciReference
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Bore/Stroke
76 x 70 mmReference
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Power (gross)
6.0 kWReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
Champion J-8Reference
Champion J-8Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
0.762 mmReference
Point gap
0.508 mmReference
0.508 mmReference
Oil capacity
1.4 LReference
1.1 LReference
Oil change
500 hReference
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Power
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6.0 kWReference
Air cleaner
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dry elementReference
Idle RPM
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1750-3400Reference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 1200Reference
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Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Oil type
80W90 GL5Reference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
mechanical idler pulleyReference
mechanicalReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
107 cmReference
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Weight
36 kgReference
158 kgReference
Front tire
13x5.00-6Reference
4.80x4.00-8Reference
Rear tire
18x8.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x5.00-6Reference
4.80x4.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x8.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Length
149 cmReference
148 cmReference
Width
77 cmReference
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Height
93 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
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96 cmReference
John Deere 100 attachments
100 Serial Numbers
1975
30001Reference
030001Reference
1976
55001Reference
055001Reference
1977
70001Reference
070001Reference
1978
80001Reference
080001Reference
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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Attachment overview
34" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
86 cmReference
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John Deere 68 attachments
68 Serial Number Location
68 Serial Numbers
1979
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100001Reference
1980
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130001Reference
1981
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165001Reference
1982
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200001Reference
1983
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222001Reference
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.


