John Deere 108 vs Roper lawn tractors K831

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John Deere 108

John Deere 108

8 HP · 1979–1985

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Roper lawn tractors K831

Roper lawn tractors K831

8 HP · 1973–1974

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 108 and the Roper lawn tractors K831 deliver the same power: 8 HP.
  • The John Deere 108 is the more recent model: production started in 1979, versus 1973 for the Roper lawn tractors K831.
  • The John Deere 108 is heavier: 183 kg versus 165 kg for the Roper lawn tractors K831.
  • The Roper lawn tractors K831 has the wider mower deck: 32" versus 30".

Full specs comparison

John Deere 108Roper lawn tractors K831
Power8 HP8 HP
Production years1979–19851973–1974
FuelElectricGasoline
Cylinders11
Weight183 kg165 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGear
Gears (fwd/rev)5 / 13 / 1
Wheelbase113 cm102 cm
Length157 cm146 cm
Mower deck30"32"

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