John Deere 108 vs Toro 800
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 108 and the Toro 800 deliver the same power: 8 HP.
- The John Deere 108 is the more recent model: production started in 1979, versus 1970 for the Toro 800.
- The John Deere 108 is heavier: 183 kg versus 167 kg for the Toro 800.
- The Toro 800 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 30".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 108 | Toro 800 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 8 HP |
| Production years | 1979–1985 | 1970–1971 |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 183 kg | 167 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | — |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 113 cm | 106 cm |
| Length | 157 cm | 143 cm |
| Mower deck | 30" | 36" |