Jacobsen lawn tractors LT885 vs John Deere 108
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Jacobsen lawn tractors LT885 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 Jacobsen lawn tractors LT885.
- The Jacobsen lawn tractors LT885 has the wider mower deck: 34" versus 30".
Full specs comparison
| Jacobsen lawn tractors LT885 | John Deere 108 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 8 HP |
| Production years | 1970–1974 | 1979–1985 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Electric |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | — | 183 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 5 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 107 cm | 113 cm |
| Length | 146 cm | 157 cm |
| Mower deck | 34" | 30" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Jacobsen lawn tractors LT885 or the John Deere 108?
The Jacobsen lawn tractors LT885 and the John Deere 108 deliver the same power: 8 HP.
Which is more recent, the Jacobsen lawn tractors LT885 or the John Deere 108?
The John Deere 108 is the more recent model: production started in 1979, versus 1970 for the Jacobsen lawn tractors LT885.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Jacobsen lawn tractors LT885 or the John Deere 108?
The Jacobsen lawn tractors LT885 has the wider mower deck: 34" versus 30".
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