Jacobsen lawn tractors Chief 800 vs John Deere 108
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Jacobsen lawn tractors Chief 800 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 1964 for the Jacobsen lawn tractors Chief 800.
- The Jacobsen lawn tractors Chief 800 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 30".
Full specs comparison
| Jacobsen lawn tractors Chief 800 | John Deere 108 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 8 HP |
| Production years | 1964–1969 | 1979–1985 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Electric |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | — | 183 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | 5 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 106 cm | 113 cm |
| Length | 154 cm | 157 cm |
| Mower deck | 36" | 30" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Jacobsen lawn tractors Chief 800 or the John Deere 108?
The Jacobsen lawn tractors Chief 800 and the John Deere 108 deliver the same power: 8 HP.
Which is more recent, the Jacobsen lawn tractors Chief 800 or the John Deere 108?
The John Deere 108 is the more recent model: production started in 1979, versus 1964 for the Jacobsen lawn tractors Chief 800.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Jacobsen lawn tractors Chief 800 or the John Deere 108?
The Jacobsen lawn tractors Chief 800 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 30".
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