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John Deere 200 vs John Deere 68
Verdict: John Deere 200 vs John Deere 68
The John Deere 200 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 200 is the lighter machine (283 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 200 holds more fuel (13.2 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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Fit & specs
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
Four gears and reverse with variable speed lever. Tractor must be stopped and clutch used to shift between gears. Variable speed lever may be used while the tractor is in motion without clutching.Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
13.2 LReference
3.8 LReference
Displacement
18.64 ciReference
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Bore/Stroke
75 x 70 mmReference
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Power (gross)
6.0 kWReference
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Air cleaner
dryReference
dry elementReference
Idle RPM
1700-3500Reference
1750-3400Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
Champion XJ8Reference
Champion J-8Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
0.762 mmReference
Point gap
0.508 mmReference
0.508 mmReference
Oil capacity
1.7 LReference
1.1 LReference
Power
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6.0 kWReference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 2300Reference
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Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Oil type
SAE90Reference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
mechanicalReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
116 cmReference
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Weight
283 kgReference
158 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
4.80x4.00-8Reference
Rear tire
23x8.50-12Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
4.80x4.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x8.50-12Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Length
171 cmReference
148 cmReference
Width
105 cmReference
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Height
106 cmReference
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Front tread
78 cmReference
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Rear tread
68/83 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
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96 cmReference
John Deere 200 attachments
200 Serial Number Location
200 Serial Numbers
1975
30001Reference
030001Reference
1976
55001Reference
055001Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
15Reference
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Battery CCA
135Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery Group
U1Reference
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Attachment overview
John Deere 68 attachments
68 Serial Number Location
68 Serial Numbers
1977
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070001Reference
1978
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080001Reference
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.