John Deere L108
The John Deere L108 is a tractor produced by John Deere Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 501 cc 30.6 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 18.5 hp / 13.8 kW. Transmission: Tuff Torq T40. Operating weight: 462 lbs 209 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 18.5 hp / 13.8 kW
Fuel & Capacities
2.1 gal
7.9 L
Transmission
Tuff Torq T40
Operating Weight
462 lbs
209 kg
Overview
![]() | 2005
L100 SeriesLawn tractor
L100 Series
Lawn tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Lawn tractor | |
Built in Greeneville, Tennessee, USA | |
John Deere L108 Engine | |
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18.5HP Briggs & Stratton 501cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 2.1 gal
7.9 L |
Engine details ... | |
John Deere L108 Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
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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Mid PTO | independent |
Clutch | mechanical |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 48.9 inches
124 cm |
Weight | 462 lbs
209 kg |
Front tire | 15x6-6 |
Rear tire | 20x8-8 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 9 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery Group | U1 |
References | |
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Operator's Manual L100, L108, L111, L118, L120 and L130 (OMGX22058) published in 2005* | |
*Publication contains known errors. |
Engine
Engine Detail — 501 cc / 30.6 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton 31P677 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical shaft |
Displacement | 501 cc
30.6 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.56x3.06 inches
90 x 78 mm |
Power (gross) | 18.5 hp
13.8 kW |
Air cleaner | paper with foam |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches
0.762 mm |
Point gap | 0.012 inches
0.305 mm |
Intake valve clearance | 0.004 inches
0.102 mm |
Exhaust valve clearance | 0.006 inches
0.152 mm |
Oil capacity | 2 qts
1.9 L |
Transmission
Transmission — Tuff Torq T40
Transmission | Tuff Torq T40 |
Type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Oil change | sealed unit, owner service is not recommended |
The K46 was originally advertised for the L108. | |
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Dimensions
John Deere L108 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 15x6-6 |
Lawn/turf rear | 20x8-8 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 48.9 inches
124 cm |
Length | 69 inches
175 cm |
Width | 36 inches
91 cm |
Height | 38.6 inches
98 cm |
Weight | 462 lbs
209 kg |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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42" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade |
42" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount John Deere |
2-blade with manual lift | |
Cutting width | 42 inches
106 cm |
Overall width | 44 inches
111 cm |
Cut height | 1 to 4 inch
2 to 10 cm |
Cut positions | 7 |
Photos
John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere L108 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere L108.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)18.5 hp
Kilowatts (kW)13.8 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)18.8 PS
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