John Deere 108 vs Wheel Horse Workhorse 800
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 108 and the Wheel Horse Workhorse 800 deliver the same power: 8 HP.
- The John Deere 108 is the more recent model: production started in 1979, versus 1971 for the Wheel Horse Workhorse 800.
- The Wheel Horse Workhorse 800 is heavier: 251 kg versus 183 kg for the John Deere 108.
- The Wheel Horse Workhorse 800 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 30".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 108 | Wheel Horse Workhorse 800 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 8 HP |
| Production years | 1979–1985 | 1971 |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 183 kg | 251 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 113 cm | — |
| Length | 157 cm | 165 cm |
| Mower deck | 30" | 36" |
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