Ariens lawn tractors S-8H vs John Deere 208
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Ariens lawn tractors S-8H and the John Deere 208 deliver the same power: 8 HP.
- The John Deere 208 is the more recent model: production started in 1977, versus 1974 for the Ariens lawn tractors S-8H.
- The John Deere 208 is heavier: 305 kg versus 204 kg for the Ariens lawn tractors S-8H.
- The John Deere 208 has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 36".
Full specs comparison
| Ariens lawn tractors S-8H | John Deere 208 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 8 HP |
| Production years | 1974–1978 | 1977–1978 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | — |
| Cylinders | 1 | — |
| Weight | 204 kg | 305 kg |
| Drive | — | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 4 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 109 cm | 116 cm |
| Length | 157 cm | 171 cm |
| Mower deck | 36" | 38" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Ariens lawn tractors S-8H or the John Deere 208?
The Ariens lawn tractors S-8H and the John Deere 208 deliver the same power: 8 HP.
Which is more recent, the Ariens lawn tractors S-8H or the John Deere 208?
The John Deere 208 is the more recent model: production started in 1977, versus 1974 for the Ariens lawn tractors S-8H.
Which is heavier, the Ariens lawn tractors S-8H or the John Deere 208?
The John Deere 208 is heavier: 305 kg versus 204 kg for the Ariens lawn tractors S-8H.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Ariens lawn tractors S-8H or the John Deere 208?
The John Deere 208 has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 36".