John Deere 108 vs MTD lawn tractors 480

Side-by-side specs comparison

John Deere 108

John Deere 108

8 HP · 1979–1985

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MTD lawn tractors 480

MTD lawn tractors 480

8 HP · 1970–1976

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 108 and the MTD lawn tractors 480 deliver the same power: 8 HP.
  • The John Deere 108 is the more recent model: production started in 1979, versus 1970 for the MTD lawn tractors 480.
  • The MTD lawn tractors 480 has the wider mower deck: 34" versus 30".

Full specs comparison

John Deere 108MTD lawn tractors 480
Power8 HP8 HP
Production years1979–19851970–1976
FuelElectricGasoline
Cylinders11
Weight183 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearCVT
Gears (fwd/rev)5 / 1
Wheelbase113 cm
Length157 cm
Mower deck30"34"

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the John Deere 108 or the MTD lawn tractors 480?

The John Deere 108 and the MTD lawn tractors 480 deliver the same power: 8 HP.

Which is more recent, the John Deere 108 or the MTD lawn tractors 480?

The John Deere 108 is the more recent model: production started in 1979, versus 1970 for the MTD lawn tractors 480.

Which has the wider mower deck, the John Deere 108 or the MTD lawn tractors 480?

The MTD lawn tractors 480 has the wider mower deck: 34" versus 30".

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