Ford 85 vs John Deere 108
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Ford 85 and the John Deere 108 deliver the same power: 8 HP.
- The John Deere 108 is the more recent model: production started in 1979, versus 1970 for the Ford 85.
- The Ford 85 is heavier: 199 kg versus 183 kg for the John Deere 108.
- The Ford 85 has the wider mower deck: 34" versus 30".
Full specs comparison
| Ford 85 | John Deere 108 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 8 HP |
| Production years | 1970–1972 | 1979–1985 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Electric |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 199 kg | 183 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 5 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 106 cm | 113 cm |
| Length | 147 cm | 157 cm |
| Mower deck | 34" | 30" |