John Deere 108 vs John Deere R70

Verdict: John Deere 108 vs John Deere R70

The John Deere 108 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 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 R70 is the newer design (1984 vs 1979). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.