John Deere 100 vs Wheel Horse 108
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 100 and the Wheel Horse 108 deliver the same power: 8 HP.
- The Wheel Horse 108 is the more recent model: production started in 1981, versus 1975 for the John Deere 100.
- The Wheel Horse 108 is heavier: 181 kg versus 176 kg for the John Deere 100.
- The John Deere 100 has the wider mower deck: 34" versus 30".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 100 | Wheel Horse 108 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 8 HP |
| Production years | 1975–1978 | 1981–1988 |
| Fuel | — | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | — | 1 |
| Weight | 176 kg | 181 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 107 cm | 118 cm |
| Length | 149 cm | 164 cm |
| Mower deck | 34" | 30" |
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