John Deere lawn tractors
John Deere 100
The John Deere 100 is a lawn tractor produced from 1975 to 1978, built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA. It features an 8 hp Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine, a 3-speed Peerless 1200 belt-driven gear transmission, and two-wheel manual steering. The tractor has a wheelbase of 42.5 inches, weighs 390 lbs, and uses lawn/turf tires sized 13x5.00-6 front and 18x8.50-8 rear. It includes a mid PTO with an independent mechanical idler pulley clutch. Attachments available include a 34" mid-mount mower deck, a 32" snowblower, and a 42" front blade.
Power8 hp
Founded34" deck
Model100
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 100
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Briggs & Stratton 190707 |
| Cooling | air-cooled vertical-shaft |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 1.25 gal (4.7 L) |
| Point gap | 0.020 inches (0.508 mm) |
| Sparkplug | Champion J-8 |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.00x2.75 inches (76 x 70 mm) |
| Displacement | 318 cc (19.44 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 1.125 qts (1.1 L) |
| Power (gross) | 8 hp (6.0 kW) |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches (0.762 mm) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Oil change interval | 25 h |
Dimensions
| Width | 30.7 inches (77 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 37 inches (93 cm) |
| Length | 59 inches (149 cm) |
| Weight | 390 lbs (176 kg) |
| Rear tire | 18x8.50-8 |
| Wheelbase | 42.5 inches (107 cm) |
| Front tire | 13x5.00-6 |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery CCA | 135 |
| Battery Group | U1 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Production
| Type | Lawn tractor |
|---|---|
| Built in | Horicon, Wisconsin, USA |
| Years produced | 1975 - 1978 |
Attachments
| Blade | 42" Blade, John Deere 40, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm), manual-lift, manual-angle |
|---|---|
| Snowblower | 32" Snow blower, John Deere 32A, 32 inches width (81 cm), single-stage, front-mount, manual-lift, weight 135 lbs (61 kg) |
| 34" mid-mount mower deck | 34 inches cutting width, mid-mount John Deere 34, 2-blade, weight 80 lbs (36 kg) |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
| Model | Peerless 1200 |
| Oil type | 80W90 GL5 |
| Oil capacity | 1.5 qts (1.4 L) |
| Oil change interval | 500 h |
Steering and Drive
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Type | independent |
|---|---|
| Clutch | mechanical idler pulley |
| Location | Mid PTO |
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