Compare/John Deere 100 vs John Deere R70

John Deere 100 vs John Deere R70

Verdict: John Deere 100 vs John Deere R70

The John Deere 100 and the John Deere R70 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 R70 is the lighter machine (124 kg vs 176 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere R70 is the newer design (1984 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

8 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Steering

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manualReference

Engine

Fuel tank

4.7 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

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Sparkplug

Champion J-8Reference

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Sparkplug gap

0.762 mmReference

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Point gap

0.508 mmReference

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Oil capacity

1.4 LReference

1.1 LReference

Oil change

500 hReference

25 hReference

Power

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6.0 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dry elementReference

Starter type

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manual recoilReference

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

Clutch

mechanical idler pulleyReference

mechanicalReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

107 cmReference

106 cmReference

Weight

36 kgReference

124 kgReference

Front tire

13x5.00-6Reference

11x4.00-5Reference

Rear tire

18x8.50-8Reference

16x6.50-8Reference

Lawn/turf front

13x5.00-6Reference

11x4.00-5Reference

Lawn/turf rear

18x8.50-8Reference

16x6.50-8Reference

Length

149 cmReference

144 cmReference

Width

77 cmReference

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Height

93 cmReference

96 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

Serial number plate on the left rear of the mower, near the hitch.Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

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Battery CCA

135Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Battery Group

U1Reference

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Attachment overview

34" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven gearReference

Cutting width

86 cmReference

76 cmReference

John Deere R70 attachments

R70 Serial Numbers

30" Mower deck

Overall width

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104 cmReference

Cut height

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2 to 8 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.