Jacobsen lawn tractors Chief-O-Matic 800 vs John Deere 108
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Jacobsen lawn tractors Chief-O-Matic 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 1966 for the Jacobsen lawn tractors Chief-O-Matic 800.
- The Jacobsen lawn tractors Chief-O-Matic 800 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 30".
Full specs comparison
| Jacobsen lawn tractors Chief-O-Matic 800 | John Deere 108 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 8 HP |
| Production years | 1966 | 1979–1985 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Electric |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | — | 183 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 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-O-Matic 800 or the John Deere 108?
The Jacobsen lawn tractors Chief-O-Matic 800 and the John Deere 108 deliver the same power: 8 HP.
Which is more recent, the Jacobsen lawn tractors Chief-O-Matic 800 or the John Deere 108?
The John Deere 108 is the more recent model: production started in 1979, versus 1966 for the Jacobsen lawn tractors Chief-O-Matic 800.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Jacobsen lawn tractors Chief-O-Matic 800 or the John Deere 108?
The Jacobsen lawn tractors Chief-O-Matic 800 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 30".
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