Lawn Tractor · 1977Unverified
John Deere 208
John Deere 208 — 200 Series · 8 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
8 hp
Weight
305 kg
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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 K181SReference
gasolineReference
1-cylinderReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
Displacement18.64 ciReference
Bore/Stroke75 x 70 mmReference
Power (gross)6.0 kWReference
Air cleanerdry replaceableReference
Idle RPM1700-3500Reference
Starter volts12Reference
SparkplugChampion RJ-8Reference
Sparkplug gap0.889 mmReference
Point gap0.508 mmReference
Oil capacity1.2 LReference
Oil change25 hReference
Transmission
4-speed gearReference
TransmissionPeerless 2300Reference
Typebelt-driven gearReference
Gears4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Oil capacity1.7 LReference
Oil typeSAE 90 Gear LubricantReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTOindependentReference
ClutchmanualReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase116 cmReference
Weight305 kgReference
Front tire4.80x4.00-8Reference
Rear tire23x8.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front4.80x4.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear23x8.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear23x10.50-12Reference
Length171 cmReference
Width105 cmReference
Height106 cmReference
John Deere 208 attachments
38" mid-mount mower deckReference
snowblowerReference
bladeReference
208 Serial Number Location
Serial number plate below the steering column on the John Deere 208.Reference
208 Serial Numbers
197770001Reference
197880001Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Battery CCA135Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Battery GroupU1Reference
Attachment overview
38" mid-mount mower deckReference
SnowblowerReference
BladeReference
In addition to the 39 Mower, 43 Blade, and 37A Snowblower the Deere 208 was compatible with the model 31 rear tiller and 541A front PTO. Pull-type attachments were listed as the Deere 5B sprayer plus models 50 and 80 dump carts.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.