John Deere 208

The John Deere 208 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: 673 lbs 305 kg.

Overview

	1977 - 1978 200 SeriesGarden tractor
1977 - 1978
200 Series
Garden tractor

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

John Deere 208 Engine
8HP Kohler 305cc 1-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank	3.5 gal 13.2 L
Engine details ...

John Deere 208 Transmission
4-speed gear
Transmission details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Open operator station.

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

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	46 inches 116 cm
Weight	673 lbs 305 kg
Front tire	4.80x4.00-8
Rear tire	23x8.50-12
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Battery CCA	135
Battery volts	12
Battery Group	U1

References
Operator's Manual 208 Lawn and Garden Tractor (OM-M81644) published in 1975
Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 1978, by John Deere
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 K181S
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 replaceable
Idle RPM	1700-3500
Starter volts	12
Sparkplug	Champion RJ-8
Sparkplug gap	0.035 inches 0.889 mm
Point gap	0.020 inches 0.508 mm
Oil capacity	1.25 qts 1.2 L
Oil change	25 h

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	SAE 90 Gear Lubricant

Dimensions

John Deere 208 Tires
Lawn/turf front	4.80x4.00-8
Lawn/turf rear	23x8.50-12
Lawn/turf front	16x6.50-8
Lawn/turf rear	23x10.50-12

Dimensions
Wheelbase	46 inches 116 cm
Length	67.5 inches 171 cm
Width	41.5 inches 105 cm
Height	42 inches 106 cm
Weight	673 lbs 305 kg

Attachments

Attachment overview
38" mid-mount mower deck
Snowblower
Blade
In addition to the 39 Mower, 43 Blade, and 37A Snowblower the Deere 208 was compatible with the model 31 rear tiller and 541A front PTO. Pull-type attachments were listed as the Deere 5B sprayer plus models 50 and 80 dump carts.

Photos

Right side view of the Deere 208

Left-front quarter view of the John Deere 208

John Deere 208 operator station and controls.