The John Deere S80 is a compact lawn tractor with an 8 hp rated output, making it suitable for smaller-scale operations. The S80 model was manufactured in 1984 and features a 1-cylinder petrol air-cooled engine. It is equipped with a two-wheel drive system and a 5-speed gearbox. The S80 is capable of handling tasks on areas of approximately 200 acres.
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Rated power
8 hp
Catalogue coverage
Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
36 rows
Recorded power
8 hp
Transmissions
5-speed gear
Production years
1984-1984
Verified variants
0
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Overview
ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
Riding lawn mowerReference
Original price was $1,549 in 1983Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
SteeringmanualReference
Open operator stationReference
Engine
8HP Briggs & Stratton 1-cyl gasolineReference
Briggs & StrattonReference
gasolineReference
1-cylinderReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Power (gross)6.0 kWReference
Air cleanerdry elementReference
Starter typemanual recoilReference
Image courtesy of Bryan HeinleReference
Transmission
5-speed gearReference
Typebelt-driven gearReference
Gears5 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTOindependentReference
ClutchmechanicalReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase109 cmReference
Front tire11x4.00-5Reference
Rear tire16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front11x4.00-5Reference
Lawn/turf rear16x6.50-8Reference
Length148 cmReference
Height96 cmReference
John Deere S80 attachments
30" mid-mount mower deckReference
S80 Serial Numbers
Location:Serial number plate on the left rear of the mower, near the hitch.Reference
1984M00S80X285001Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
30" Mower deck
Typemid-mount John DeereReference
Type1-bladeReference
Cutting width76 cmReference
Overall width104 cmReference
Cut height2 to 10 cmReference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.
