Jacobsen lawn tractors 80 vs John Deere 108
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Jacobsen lawn tractors 80 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 1977 for the Jacobsen lawn tractors 80.
- The Jacobsen lawn tractors 80 is heavier: 185 kg versus 183 kg for the John Deere 108.
- The Jacobsen lawn tractors 80 has the wider mower deck: 34" versus 30".
Full specs comparison
| Jacobsen lawn tractors 80 | John Deere 108 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 8 HP |
| Production years | 1977–1980 | 1979–1985 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Electric |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 185 kg | 183 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | 5 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 106 cm | 113 cm |
| Length | 147 cm | 157 cm |
| Mower deck | 34" | 30" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Jacobsen lawn tractors 80 or the John Deere 108?
The Jacobsen lawn tractors 80 and the John Deere 108 deliver the same power: 8 HP.
Which is more recent, the Jacobsen lawn tractors 80 or the John Deere 108?
The John Deere 108 is the more recent model: production started in 1979, versus 1977 for the Jacobsen lawn tractors 80.
Which is heavier, the Jacobsen lawn tractors 80 or the John Deere 108?
The Jacobsen lawn tractors 80 is heavier: 185 kg versus 183 kg for the John Deere 108.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Jacobsen lawn tractors 80 or the John Deere 108?
The Jacobsen lawn tractors 80 has the wider mower deck: 34" versus 30".
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