John Deere 100 vs Sears lawn tractors LT/8

Side-by-side specs comparison

John Deere 100

John Deere 100

8 HP · 1975–1978

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Sears lawn tractors LT/8

Sears lawn tractors LT/8

8 HP · 1973–1975

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 100 and the Sears lawn tractors LT/8 deliver the same power: 8 HP.
  • The John Deere 100 is the more recent model: production started in 1975, versus 1973 for the Sears lawn tractors LT/8.
  • The Sears lawn tractors LT/8 is heavier: 177 kg versus 176 kg for the John Deere 100.
  • The Sears lawn tractors LT/8 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 34".

Full specs comparison

John Deere 100Sears lawn tractors LT/8
Power8 HP8 HP
Production years1975–19781973–1975
FuelGasoline
Cylinders1
Weight176 kg177 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearGear
Gears (fwd/rev)3 / 13 / 1
Wheelbase107 cm106 cm
Length149 cm151 cm
Mower deck34"36"

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the John Deere 100 or the Sears lawn tractors LT/8?

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

Which is more recent, the John Deere 100 or the Sears lawn tractors LT/8?

The John Deere 100 is the more recent model: production started in 1975, versus 1973 for the Sears lawn tractors LT/8.

Which is heavier, the John Deere 100 or the Sears lawn tractors LT/8?

The Sears lawn tractors LT/8 is heavier: 177 kg versus 176 kg for the John Deere 100.

Which has the wider mower deck, the John Deere 100 or the Sears lawn tractors LT/8?

The Sears lawn tractors LT/8 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 34".

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