Craftsman T85 vs John Deere 108
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman T85 and the John Deere 108 deliver the same power: 8 HP.
- The Craftsman T85 is the more recent model: production started in 2020, versus 1979 for the John Deere 108.
- The Craftsman T85 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 30".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman T85 | John Deere 108 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 8 HP |
| Production years | 2020 | 1979–1985 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Electric |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | — | 183 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | CVT | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 7 / 1 | 5 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | — | 113 cm |
| Length | — | 157 cm |
| Mower deck | 36" | 30" |