John Deere 100 vs John Deere R72

Verdict: John Deere 100 vs John Deere R72

The John Deere 100 and the John Deere R72 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 R72 is the lighter machine (131 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 R72 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.