John Deere 108 vs John Deere 70

Verdict: John Deere 108 vs John Deere 70

The John Deere 108 and the John Deere 70 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 108 leads on rated power with 8 hp against 7 hp. John Deere 70 is the lighter machine (174 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 1970). In short: choose the John Deere 108 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 70 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.