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John Deere R72 vs John Deere S80
Verdict: John Deere R72 vs John Deere S80
The John Deere R72 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. 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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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
Image courtesy of Bryan HeinleReference
Steering
manualReference
manualReference
Engine
Fuel tank
4.7 LReference
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Power
6.0 kWReference
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Air cleaner
dry elementReference
dry elementReference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
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Oil capacity
1.1 LReference
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Oil change
25 hReference
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Power (gross)
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6.0 kWReference
Starter type
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manual recoilReference
Transmission
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
mechanicalReference
mechanicalReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
106 cmReference
109 cmReference
Weight
131 kgReference
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Front tire
11x4.00-5Reference
11x4.00-5Reference
Rear tire
16x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
11x4.00-5Reference
11x4.00-5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Length
144 cmReference
148 cmReference
Height
96 cmReference
96 cmReference
John Deere R72 attachments
R72 Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number plate on the left rear of the mower, near the hitch.Reference
Serial number plate on the left rear of the mower, near the hitch.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Battery volts
12Reference
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30" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
76 cmReference
76 cmReference
Overall width
104 cmReference
104 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 8 cmReference
2 to 10 cmReference
John Deere S80 attachments
S80 Serial Numbers
1984
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M00S80X285001Reference
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.