John Deere 100
The John Deere 100 is a tractor produced by John Deere Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 318 cc 19.44 ci engine. The rated power output is 8 hp 6.0 kW. Transmission: Peerless 1200. Operating weight: 80 lbs 36 kg.
Engine Power
8 hp
6.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
1.25 gal
4.7 L
Transmission
Peerless 1200
Operating Weight
80 lbs
36 kg
John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere 100 Serial Number & Year Decoder
Find the exact manufacture year of your tractor by checking your chassis serial number below.
Where to Find the Serial NumberThe serial number plate is commonly located on the front frame, tractor transmission housing (right side), or instrument panel badge.
Overview
![]() | 1975 - 1978
Lawn tractor |
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1975 - 1978 | |
Lawn tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Lawn tractor | |
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA | |
John Deere 100 Engine | |
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8HP Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 1.25 gal
4.7 L |
Engine details ... | |
John Deere 100 Transmission | |
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3-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Mid PTO | independent |
Clutch | mechanical idler pulley |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 42.5 inches
107 cm |
Weight | 390 lbs
176 kg |
Front tire | 13x5.00-6 |
Rear tire | 18x8.50-8 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Battery CCA | 135 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery Group | U1 |
References | |
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Operator's Manual 100 Lawn Tractor (OM-M48703) published in 1975 | |
Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 1975, by John Deere | |
Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 1976, by John Deere | |
Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 1978, by John Deere |
Engine
Engine Detail — 318 cc / 19.44 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton 190707 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft |
Displacement | 318 cc
19.44 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.00x2.75 inches
76 x 70 mm |
Power (gross) | 8 hp
6.0 kW |
Starter volts | 12 |
Sparkplug | Champion J-8 |
Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches
0.762 mm |
Point gap | 0.020 inches
0.508 mm |
Oil capacity | 1.125 qts
1.1 L |
Oil change | 25 h |
Transmission
Transmission — Peerless 1200
Transmission | Peerless 1200 |
Type | belt-driven gear |
Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
Oil capacity | 1.5 qts
1.4 L |
Oil type | 80W90 GL5 |
Oil change | 500 h |
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80W90 GL5 |
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Dimensions
John Deere 100 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 13x5.00-6 |
Lawn/turf rear | 18x8.50-8 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 42.5 inches
107 cm |
Length | 59 inches
149 cm |
Width | 30.7 inches
77 cm |
Height | 37 inches
93 cm |
Weight | 390 lbs
176 kg |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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34" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade |
34" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount John Deere 34 |
2-blade | |
Cutting width | 34 inches
86 cm |
Weight | 80 lbs
36 kg |
Photos
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