John Deere 108 vs Sears lawn tractors Suburban 8

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John Deere 108

John Deere 108

8 HP · 1979–1985

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Sears lawn tractors Suburban 8

Sears lawn tractors Suburban 8

8 HP · 1965

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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 108Sears lawn tractors Suburban 8
Power8 HP8 HP
Production years1979–19851965
FuelElectricElectric
Cylinders11
Weight183 kg232 kg
Drive2WD
TransmissionGearCVT
Gears (fwd/rev)5 / 1
Wheelbase113 cm
Length157 cm
Mower deck30"42"

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