Ariens lawn tractors FM28 vs John Deere 108
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Ariens lawn tractors FM28 and the John Deere 108 deliver the same power: 8 HP.
- The Ariens lawn tractors FM28 is the more recent model: production started in 1987, versus 1979 for the John Deere 108.
- The John Deere 108 has the wider mower deck: 30" versus 28".
Full specs comparison
| Ariens lawn tractors FM28 | John Deere 108 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 8 HP |
| Production years | 1987–1989 | 1979–1985 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Electric |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | — | 183 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | — | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 4 / 1 | 5 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | — | 113 cm |
| Length | — | 157 cm |
| Mower deck | 28" | 30" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Ariens lawn tractors FM28 or the John Deere 108?
The Ariens lawn tractors FM28 and the John Deere 108 deliver the same power: 8 HP.
Which is more recent, the Ariens lawn tractors FM28 or the John Deere 108?
The Ariens lawn tractors FM28 is the more recent model: production started in 1987, versus 1979 for the John Deere 108.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Ariens lawn tractors FM28 or the John Deere 108?
The John Deere 108 has the wider mower deck: 30" versus 28".
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