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John Deere 68 vs John Deere S82
Verdict: John Deere 68 vs John Deere S82
The John Deere 68 and the John Deere S82 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 S82 is the lighter machine (151 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 S82 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.
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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 vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Steering
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manualReference
Engine
Fuel tank
3.8 LReference
3.8 LReference
Power
6.0 kWReference
6.0 kWReference
Air cleaner
dry elementReference
dry elementReference
Idle RPM
1750-3400Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
Champion J-8Reference
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Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
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Point gap
0.508 mmReference
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Oil capacity
1.1 LReference
1.4 LReference
Oil change
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25 hReference
Transmission
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
mechanicalReference
mechanicalReference
Dimensions
Weight
158 kgReference
151 kgReference
Front tire
4.80x4.00-8Reference
11x4.00-5Reference
Rear tire
16x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
4.80x4.00-8Reference
11x4.00-5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Length
148 cmReference
148 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
96 cmReference
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Wheelbase
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109 cmReference
Height
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96 cmReference
John Deere 68 attachments
68 Serial Number Location
68 Serial Numbers
1975
030001Reference
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1976
055001Reference
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1977
070001Reference
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1978
080001Reference
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1979
100001Reference
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1980
130001Reference
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1981
165001Reference
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1982
200001Reference
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1983
222001Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
John Deere S82 attachments
S82 Serial Numbers
1984
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M00S82X285001Reference
1985
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M00S82X315001Reference
1986
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M00S82X360001Reference
Location:
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Serial number plate on the left rear of the mower, near the hitch.Reference
Final
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M00S82X420000Reference
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.