John Deere 108 vs Roper lawn tractors L863
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 108 and the Roper lawn tractors L863 deliver the same power: 8 HP.
- The John Deere 108 is the more recent model: production started in 1979, versus 1976 for the Roper lawn tractors L863.
- The John Deere 108 is heavier: 183 kg versus 160 kg for the Roper lawn tractors L863.
- The Roper lawn tractors L863 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 30".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 108 | Roper lawn tractors L863 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 8 HP |
| Production years | 1979–1985 | 1976–1977 |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 183 kg | 160 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | — |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 113 cm | 110 cm |
| Length | 157 cm | 160 cm |
| Mower deck | 30" | 36" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the John Deere 108 or the Roper lawn tractors L863?
The John Deere 108 and the Roper lawn tractors L863 deliver the same power: 8 HP.
Which is more recent, the John Deere 108 or the Roper lawn tractors L863?
The John Deere 108 is the more recent model: production started in 1979, versus 1976 for the Roper lawn tractors L863.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 108 or the Roper lawn tractors L863?
The John Deere 108 is heavier: 183 kg versus 160 kg for the Roper lawn tractors L863.
Which has the wider mower deck, the John Deere 108 or the Roper lawn tractors L863?
The Roper lawn tractors L863 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 30".
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