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John Deere 200

John Deere 200 — 200 Series · 8 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere 200 is a lawn tractor with a power rating of approximately 8 hp, positioning it in the lighter end of its class. It was produced between 1975 and 1976. The model features a 1-cylinder petrol air-cooled engine coupled with two-wheel drive and a 4-speed gearbox. Its operating weight is listed at 283 kg, and it is designed for use on areas of up to 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power
8 hp
Weight
283 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
63 rows
Recorded power
8 hp
Recorded weight
283 kg
Transmissions
4-speed gear
Production years
1975-1976
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
Garden tractorReference
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USAReference
Two-wheel driveReference
Manual steeringReference
Open operator station.Reference

Engine

8HP Kohler 305cc 1-cyl gasolineReference
Fuel tank13.2 LReference
Kohler K181QSReference
gasolineReference
1-cylinderReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
Displacement18.64 ciReference
Bore/Stroke75 x 70 mmReference
Power (gross)6.0 kWReference
Air cleanerdryReference
Idle RPM1700-3500Reference
Starter volts12Reference
SparkplugChampion J-8Reference
SparkplugChampion XJ8Reference
Sparkplug gap0.635 mmReference
Point gap0.508 mmReference
Oil capacity1.2 LReference

Transmission

4-speed gearReference
TransmissionPeerless 2300Reference
Typebelt-driven gearReference
Gears4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Oil capacity1.7 LReference
Oil typeAM30200SAE90Reference
Oil typeAM30200Reference
Oil typeSAE90Reference
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

PTO & Hydraulics

Typesleeve hitchReference
Mid PTOindependentReference
ClutchmanualReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase116 cmReference
Weight283 kgReference
Front tire16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire23x8.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear23x8.50-12Reference
Length171 cmReference
Width105 cmReference
Height106 cmReference
Front tread78 cmReference
Rear tread68/83 cmReference

John Deere 200 attachments

38" mid-mount mower deckReference
snowblowerReference
bladeReference

200 Serial Number Location

Deere 200 serial number plate located below the tractor's steering wheel.Reference

200 Serial Numbers

197530001Reference
197655001Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps15Reference
Battery CCA135Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Battery GroupU1Reference

Attachment overview

38" mid-mount mower deckReference
SnowblowerReference
BladeReference
The 200 was compatible with the John Deere model 31 tiller.Reference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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