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 rated power output is 8 hp 6.0 kW. Transmission: Peerless 801. Operating weight: 405 lbs 183 kg.
Engine Power
8 hp
6.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
2.5 gal
9.5 L
Transmission
Peerless 801
Operating Weight
405 lbs
183 kg
John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere 108 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
 | 1979 - 1985
100 Lawn SeriesLawn tractor |
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1979 - 1985 | |
100 Lawn Series | |
Lawn tractor | |
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.
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