John Deere 108 vs Wheel Horse 208-3
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 108 and the Wheel Horse 208-3 deliver the same power: 8 HP.
- The Wheel Horse 208-3 is the more recent model: production started in 1985, versus 1979 for the John Deere 108.
- The John Deere 108 is heavier: 183 kg versus 144 kg for the Wheel Horse 208-3.
- The Wheel Horse 208-3 has the wider mower deck: 32" versus 30".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 108 | Wheel Horse 208-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 8 HP |
| Production years | 1979–1985 | 1985–1986 |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 183 kg | 144 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 113 cm | 115 cm |
| Length | 157 cm | 163 cm |
| Mower deck | 30" | 32" |
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