John Deere 100 vs Sears lawn tractors 830

Side-by-side specs comparison

John Deere 100

John Deere 100

8 HP · 1975–1978

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Sears lawn tractors 830

Sears lawn tractors 830

8 HP · 1979–1982

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 100 and the Sears lawn tractors 830 deliver the same power: 8 HP.
  • The Sears lawn tractors 830 is the more recent model: production started in 1979, versus 1975 for the John Deere 100.
  • The John Deere 100 is heavier: 176 kg versus 135 kg for the Sears lawn tractors 830.
  • The John Deere 100 has the wider mower deck: 34" versus 30".

Full specs comparison

John Deere 100Sears lawn tractors 830
Power8 HP8 HP
Production years1975–19781979–1982
FuelGasoline
Cylinders1
Weight176 kg135 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearGear
Gears (fwd/rev)3 / 15 / 1
Wheelbase107 cm
Length149 cm138 cm
Mower deck34"30"

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the John Deere 100 or the Sears lawn tractors 830?

The John Deere 100 and the Sears lawn tractors 830 deliver the same power: 8 HP.

Which is more recent, the John Deere 100 or the Sears lawn tractors 830?

The Sears lawn tractors 830 is the more recent model: production started in 1979, versus 1975 for the John Deere 100.

Which is heavier, the John Deere 100 or the Sears lawn tractors 830?

The John Deere 100 is heavier: 176 kg versus 135 kg for the Sears lawn tractors 830.

Which has the wider mower deck, the John Deere 100 or the Sears lawn tractors 830?

The John Deere 100 has the wider mower deck: 34" versus 30".

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