John Deere 68

The John Deere 68 is a tractor produced by John Deere Lawn Tractors. The listed engine power is Gasoline (listed): 8 hp / 6.0 kW. Transmission: 5 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 320 lbs (30-inch deck) 145 kg.

Overview

	1975 - 1983 Riding lawn mower
1975 - 1983
Riding lawn mower

1975 - 1983
Riding lawn mower

Production
Manufacturer	John Deere
Riding lawn mower
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
Original price was $1,549 in 1983

John Deere 68 Engine
8HP Briggs & Stratton 1-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank	1 gal 3.8 L
Engine details ...

John Deere 68 Transmission
5-speed gear
Transmission details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Disc brakes
Open operator station

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

Dimensions & Tires
Weight	320 to 350 pounds
Front tire	4.80x4.00-8
Rear tire	16x6.50-8
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

References
Operator's Manual 66 and 68 Riding Mowers (OM-M80552) published in 1976
Riding Mowers published in 1975, by John Deere
Riding Mowers published in 1978, by John Deere
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
Introducing the John Deere lawn and garden line for 1979
John Deere Lawn and Garden Equipment published in 1978
John Deere Riding Mowers published in 1974
John Deere Riding Mowers published in 1976
Consumer Products Price List published in 1983, by John Deere

Engine

	1975 - 1983 Riding lawn mower
1975 - 1983
Riding lawn mower

1975 - 1983
Riding lawn mower

Engine Detail — Gasoline

Manufacturer	Briggs & Stratton
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft
Power	8 hp 6.0 kW
Air cleaner	dry element
Idle RPM	1750-3400
Starter	manual recoil
	electric OptOptional
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	1.15 qts 1.1 L

Transmission

	1975 - 1983 Riding lawn mower
1975 - 1983
Riding lawn mower

1975 - 1983
Riding lawn mower

Transmission — 5 forward and 1 reverse belt-driven gear

Type	belt-driven gear
Gears	5 forward and 1 reverse

Dimensions

	1975 - 1983 Riding lawn mower
1975 - 1983
Riding lawn mower

1975 - 1983
Riding lawn mower

John Deere 68 Tires
Lawn/turf front	4.80x4.00-8
Lawn/turf rear	16x6.50-8

Dimensions
Length	58.5 inches 148 cm
Height (steering wheel)	38 inches 96 cm
Weight	320 lbs (30-inch deck) 145 kg
	350 lbs (34-inch deck) 158 kg

Attachments

	1975 - 1983 Riding lawn mower
1975 - 1983
Riding lawn mower

1975 - 1983
Riding lawn mower

Attachment overview
30" mid-mount mower deck
34" mid-mount mower deck
Blade

Photos

John Deere 68

John Deere 68

John Deere 68

John Deere 68

John Deere 68 operator station and controls.

John Deere 68 engine.