John Deere 108
The John Deere 108 is a tractor produced by John Deere Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 318 cc 19.44 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (listed): 8 hp / 6.0 kW. Transmission: Peerless 801. Operating weight: 405 lbs 183 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (listed): 8 hp / 6.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
2.5 gal
9.5 L
Transmission
Peerless 801
Operating Weight
405 lbs
183 kg
Overview
 | 1979 - 1985
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Lawn tractor | |
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA | |
Original price was $2,039 in 1983 | |
John Deere 108 Engine | |
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8HP Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 2.5 gal
9.5 L |
Engine details ...  | |
John Deere 108 Transmission | |
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5-speed gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Disc brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Front PTO | independent |
Clutch | electric |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 44.7 inches
113 cm |
Weight | 405 lbs
183 kg |
Front tire | 13x5.00-16 |
Rear tire | 18x6.50-8 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging amps | 3 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Operator's Manual 108, 111,112L ,116, and 116H (OMM88424-J4) published in 1984 | |
Lawn Tractors and Mowers published in 1981, by John Deere | |
Lawn Tractors and Riding Mowers published in 1982, by John Deere | |
Lawn Tractors & Riding Mowers 1983 published by John Deere | |
Riding Mowers & Lawn Tractors published in 1985, by John Deere | |
Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 1979, by John Deere | |
Introducing the John Deere lawn and garden line for 1979 | |
Consumer Products Price List published in 1983, by John Deere | |
Grounds Care Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 1983, by John Deere |
Engine
Engine Detail — 318 cc / 19.44 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton 191707 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled |
Displacement | 318 cc
19.44 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.00x2.75 inches
76 x 70 mm |
Power | 8 hp
6.0 kW |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Sparkplug | AC CS-45 |
Champion CJ-8 | |
Autolite A79 | |
Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches
0.762 mm |
Oil capacity | 1.13 qts
1.1 L |
Transmission
Transmission — Peerless 801
Transmission | Peerless 801 |
Type | belt-driven gear |
Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
Oil capacity | 1.125 qts
1.1 L |
Peerless gear transmission operated with right-hand gear selector and left-foot clutch pedal. Clutch must be used to change gears but tractor does not need to be stopped to change forward gears. Tractor should be stopped before changing forward/reverse direction. | |
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Dimensions
John Deere 108 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 13x5.00-16 |
Lawn/turf rear | 18x6.50-8 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 44.7 inches
113 cm |
Length | 61.9 inches
157 cm |
Height | 39.4 inches
100 cm |
Weight | 405 lbs
183 kg |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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30" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade |
30" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount John Deere |
manual lift | |
Cutting width | 30 inches
76 cm |
Overall width | 40.9 inches
103 cm |
Cut height | 1 to 4 inch
2 to 10 cm |
Photos
John Deere 108
John Deere 108 operator station and controls.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere 108.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere 108 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere 108.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)8 hp
Kilowatts (kW)6 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)8.1 PS
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