John Deere 108 vs Snapper lawn tractors M280817B
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 108 and the Snapper lawn tractors M280817B deliver the same power: 8 HP.
- The Snapper lawn tractors M280817B is the more recent model: production started in 1998, versus 1979 for the John Deere 108.
- The John Deere 108 is heavier: 183 kg versus 130 kg for the Snapper lawn tractors M280817B.
- The John Deere 108 has the wider mower deck: 30" versus 28".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 108 | Snapper lawn tractors M280817B | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 8 HP |
| Production years | 1979–1985 | 1998 |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 183 kg | 130 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | — |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | 5 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 113 cm | — |
| Length | 157 cm | — |
| Mower deck | 30" | 28" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the John Deere 108 or the Snapper lawn tractors M280817B?
The John Deere 108 and the Snapper lawn tractors M280817B deliver the same power: 8 HP.
Which is more recent, the John Deere 108 or the Snapper lawn tractors M280817B?
The Snapper lawn tractors M280817B is the more recent model: production started in 1998, versus 1979 for the John Deere 108.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 108 or the Snapper lawn tractors M280817B?
The John Deere 108 is heavier: 183 kg versus 130 kg for the Snapper lawn tractors M280817B.
Which has the wider mower deck, the John Deere 108 or the Snapper lawn tractors M280817B?
The John Deere 108 has the wider mower deck: 30" versus 28".