John Deere 108 vs Sears lawn tractors Suburban 8
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 108 and the Sears lawn tractors Suburban 8 deliver the same power: 8 HP.
- The John Deere 108 is the more recent model: production started in 1979, versus 1965 for the Sears lawn tractors Suburban 8.
- The Sears lawn tractors Suburban 8 is heavier: 232 kg versus 183 kg for the John Deere 108.
- The Sears lawn tractors Suburban 8 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 30".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 108 | Sears lawn tractors Suburban 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 8 HP |
| Production years | 1979–1985 | 1965 |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 183 kg | 232 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | — |
| Transmission | Gear | CVT |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 113 cm | — |
| Length | 157 cm | — |
| Mower deck | 30" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the John Deere 108 or the Sears lawn tractors Suburban 8?
The John Deere 108 and the Sears lawn tractors Suburban 8 deliver the same power: 8 HP.
Which is more recent, the John Deere 108 or the Sears lawn tractors Suburban 8?
The John Deere 108 is the more recent model: production started in 1979, versus 1965 for the Sears lawn tractors Suburban 8.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 108 or the Sears lawn tractors Suburban 8?
The Sears lawn tractors Suburban 8 is heavier: 232 kg versus 183 kg for the John Deere 108.
Which has the wider mower deck, the John Deere 108 or the Sears lawn tractors Suburban 8?
The Sears lawn tractors Suburban 8 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 30".
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