John Deere 200

The John Deere 200 is a tractor produced by John Deere Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 305 cc 18.64 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 8 hp / 6.0 kW. Transmission: Peerless 2300. Operating weight: 625 lbs 283 kg.

Overview

	1975 - 1976 200 SeriesGarden tractor 200 Series Garden tractor

Production
Manufacturer	John Deere
Garden tractor
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA

John Deere 200 Engine
8HP Kohler 305cc 1-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank	3.5 gal 13.2 L
Engine details ...

John Deere 200 Transmission
4-speed gear
Transmission details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Open operator station.

Tractor hitch
Type	sleeve hitch OptOptional

Power Take-off (PTO)
Mid PTO	independent
Clutch	manual

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	46 inches 116 cm
Weight	625 lbs 283 kg
Front tire	16x6.50-8
Rear tire	23x8.50-12
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	15
Battery CCA	135
Battery volts	12
Battery Group	U1

References
Operator's Manual 200, 210, 212, and 214 (OM-M48245) published in 1975
Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 1975, by John Deere
Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 1976, by John Deere
Service Manual 200, 210, 212 and 214 (SM-2105) published in 1976
Operator's Manual 31 Integral Rotary Tiller (OMM49210)
Operator's Manual 37A Snowthrower (OMM89616)
Operator's Manual 39 and 47 Rotary Mowers (OMM48953)
Operator's Manual 39 Rotary Mower (OMM86121)

Engine

Engine Detail — 305 cc / 18.64 ci Gasoline

Manufacturer	Kohler K181QS
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	1-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft
Displacement	305 cc 18.64 ci
Bore/Stroke	2.9375x2.75 inches 75 x 70 mm
Power (gross)	8 hp 6.0 kW
Air cleaner	dry
Idle RPM	1700-3500
Starter volts	12
Sparkplug	Champion J-8
	Champion XJ8
Sparkplug gap	0.025 inches 0.635 mm
Point gap	0.020 inches 0.508 mm
Oil capacity	1.25 qts 1.2 L

Transmission

Transmission — Peerless 2300

Transmission	Peerless 2300
Type	belt-driven gear
Gears	4 forward and 1 reverse
Oil capacity	1.75 qts 1.7 L
Oil type	AM30200SAE90	AM30200	SAE90
Four gears and reverse with variable speed lever. Tractor must be stopped and clutch used to shift between gears. Variable speed lever may be used while the tractor is in motion without clutching.

Dimensions

John Deere 200 Tires
Lawn/turf front	16x6.50-8
Lawn/turf rear	23x8.50-12

Dimensions
Wheelbase	46 inches 116 cm
Length	67.5 inches 171 cm
Width	41.5 inches 105 cm
Height	42 inches 106 cm
Weight	625 lbs 283 kg
Front tread	31 inches 78 cm
Rear tread	27/33 inches 68/83 cm

Attachments

Attachment overview
38" mid-mount mower deck
Snowblower
Blade
The 200 was compatible with the John Deere model 31 tiller.

Photos

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John Deere 200

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John Deere 200 operator station and controls.