Lawn Tractor · 1975Unverified
John Deere 68
John Deere 68 — Riding lawn mower · 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
320 to 350 pounds
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Overview
ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
Riding lawn mowerReference
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USAReference
Original price was $1,549 in 1983Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Manual steeringReference
Disc brakesReference
Open operator stationReference
Engine
8HP Briggs & Stratton 1-cyl gasolineReference
Fuel tank3.8 LReference
Briggs & StrattonReference
gasolineReference
1-cylinderReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Power6.0 kWReference
Air cleanerdry elementReference
Idle RPM1750-3400Reference
Startermanual recoilReference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
SparkplugChampion J-8Reference
Sparkplug gap0.762 mmReference
Point gap0.508 mmReference
Oil capacity1.1 LReference
Transmission
5-speed gearReference
Typebelt-driven gearReference
Gears5 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTOindependentReference
ClutchmechanicalReference
Dimensions
Weight320 to 350 poundsReference
Front tire4.80x4.00-8Reference
Rear tire16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front4.80x4.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear16x6.50-8Reference
Length148 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)96 cmReference
Weight145 kgReference
Weight158 kgReference
John Deere 68 attachments
30" mid-mount mower deckReference
34" mid-mount mower deckReference
bladeReference
68 Serial Number Location
Serial number plate located on the rear of the John Deere 68 riding mower.Reference
68 Serial Numbers
1975030001Reference
1976055001Reference
1977070001Reference
1978080001Reference
1979100001Reference
1980130001Reference
1981165001Reference
1982200001Reference
1983222001Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Battery volts12Reference
Attachment overview
30" mid-mount mower deckReference
34" mid-mount mower deckReference
BladeReference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.