John Deere 108 vs Sears lawn tractors 725

Side-by-side specs comparison

John Deere 108

John Deere 108

8 HP · 1979–1985

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Sears lawn tractors 725

Sears lawn tractors 725

7 HP · 1979

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 108 is more powerful than the Sears lawn tractors 725: 8 HP versus 7 HP (+1 HP, +14%).
  • The John Deere 108 is heavier: 183 kg versus 113 kg for the Sears lawn tractors 725.
  • The John Deere 108 has the wider mower deck: 30" versus 25".

Full specs comparison

John Deere 108Sears lawn tractors 725
Power8 HP7 HP
Production years1979–19851979
FuelElectricGasoline
Cylinders11
Weight183 kg113 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearGear
Gears (fwd/rev)5 / 13 / 1
Wheelbase113 cm
Length157 cm138 cm
Mower deck30"25"

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the John Deere 108 or the Sears lawn tractors 725?

The John Deere 108 is more powerful than the Sears lawn tractors 725: 8 HP versus 7 HP (+1 HP, +14%).

Which is heavier, the John Deere 108 or the Sears lawn tractors 725?

The John Deere 108 is heavier: 183 kg versus 113 kg for the Sears lawn tractors 725.

Which has the wider mower deck, the John Deere 108 or the Sears lawn tractors 725?

The John Deere 108 has the wider mower deck: 30" versus 25".

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