Ariens lawn tractors RM828 vs John Deere 108
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Ariens lawn tractors RM828 and the John Deere 108 deliver the same power: 8 HP.
- The Ariens lawn tractors RM828 is the more recent model: production started in 1981, versus 1979 for the John Deere 108.
- The John Deere 108 is heavier: 183 kg versus 170 kg for the Ariens lawn tractors RM828.
- The John Deere 108 has the wider mower deck: 30" versus 28".
Full specs comparison
| Ariens lawn tractors RM828 | John Deere 108 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 8 HP |
| Production years | 1981–1995 | 1979–1985 |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 170 kg | 183 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | — | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 1 | 5 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 115 cm | 113 cm |
| Length | 158 cm | 157 cm |
| Mower deck | 28" | 30" |
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