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John Deere 208 vs John Deere S80
Verdict: John Deere 208 vs John Deere S80
The John Deere 208 and the John Deere S80 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 S80 is the newer design (1984 vs 1977). 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
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
Image courtesy of Bryan HeinleReference
Steering
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manualReference
Engine
Fuel tank
13.2 LReference
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Displacement
18.64 ciReference
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Bore/Stroke
75 x 70 mmReference
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Power (gross)
6.0 kWReference
6.0 kWReference
Air cleaner
dry replaceableReference
dry elementReference
Idle RPM
1700-3500Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
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Sparkplug
Champion RJ-8Reference
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Sparkplug gap
0.889 mmReference
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Point gap
0.508 mmReference
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Oil capacity
1.7 LReference
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Oil change
25 hReference
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Starter type
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manual recoilReference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 2300Reference
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Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Oil type
SAE 90 Gear LubricantReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
mechanicalReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
116 cmReference
109 cmReference
Weight
305 kgReference
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Front tire
4.80x4.00-8Reference
11x4.00-5Reference
Rear tire
23x8.50-12Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
11x4.00-5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.50-12Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Length
171 cmReference
148 cmReference
Width
105 cmReference
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Height
106 cmReference
96 cmReference
John Deere 208 attachments
208 Serial Number Location
208 Serial Numbers
1977
70001Reference
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1978
80001Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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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
John Deere S80 attachments
S80 Serial Numbers
1984
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M00S80X285001Reference
Location:
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Serial number plate on the left rear of the mower, near the hitch.Reference
30" Mower deck
Cutting width
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76 cmReference
Overall width
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104 cmReference
Cut height
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2 to 10 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.