John Deere 100 vs Toro 888
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 100 and the Toro 888 deliver the same power: 8 HP.
- The John Deere 100 is the more recent model: production started in 1975, versus 1970 for the Toro 888.
- The John Deere 100 is heavier: 176 kg versus 154 kg for the Toro 888.
- The Toro 888 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 34".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 100 | Toro 888 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 8 HP |
| Production years | 1975–1978 | 1970–1972 |
| Fuel | — | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | — | 1 |
| Weight | 176 kg | 154 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | — |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 107 cm | 106 cm |
| Length | 149 cm | 146 cm |
| Mower deck | 34" | 36" |