Jacobsen lawn tractors LTX8 vs John Deere 108
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Jacobsen lawn tractors LTX8 and the John Deere 108 deliver the same power: 8 HP.
- The Jacobsen lawn tractors LTX8 is the more recent model: production started in 1981, versus 1979 for the John Deere 108.
- The Jacobsen lawn tractors LTX8 is heavier: 222 kg versus 183 kg for the John Deere 108.
- The Jacobsen lawn tractors LTX8 has the wider mower deck: 34" versus 30".
Full specs comparison
| Jacobsen lawn tractors LTX8 | John Deere 108 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 8 HP |
| Production years | 1981–1986 | 1979–1985 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Electric |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 222 kg | 183 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 1 | 5 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 117 cm | 113 cm |
| Length | 164 cm | 157 cm |
| Mower deck | 34" | 30" |
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