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John Deere 208

John Deere 208 tractor
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The John Deere 208 is a garden tractor produced from 1977 to 1978 as part of the 200 Series. It features an 8 hp Kohler K181S 305cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine, a Peerless 2300 belt-driven 4-speed transmission, and is built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA. The tractor has a wheelbase of 46 inches, weighs 673 lbs, and includes a mid PTO with manual clutch. It supports various attachments including mower decks, blades, and snow blowers, making it versatile for lawn and garden tasks.
John Deere 208garden tractorKohler K181S enginePeerless 2300 transmissionlawn tractormower decksnow blowerblade200 Series
Power8 hp
Founded38" deck
Model208

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 208

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Kohler K181S
Cooling:air-cooled horizontal-shaft
Idle RPM:1700-3500
Cylinders:1-cylinder
Fuel tank:3.5 gal (13.2 L)
Point gap:0.020 inches (0.508 mm)
Sparkplug:Champion RJ-8
Air cleaner:dry replaceable
Bore/Stroke:2.9375x2.75 inches (75 x 70 mm)
Displacement:305 cc (18.64 ci)
Oil capacity:1.25 qts (1.2 L)
Power (gross):8 hp (6.0 kW)
Sparkplug gap:0.035 inches (0.889 mm)
Starter volts:12
Oil change interval:25 h

Dimensions

Width:41.5 inches (105 cm)
Height:42 inches (106 cm)
Length:67.5 inches (171 cm)
Weight:673 lbs (305 kg)
Rear tire:23x8.50-12, 23x10.50-12
Wheelbase:46 inches (116 cm)
Front tire:4.80x4.00-8, 16x6.50-8

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery CCA:135
Battery Group:U1
Battery volts:12

Production

Series:200 Series
Built in:Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
Category:Garden tractor
Years produced:1977 - 1978

Attachments

Overview:38" mid-mount mower deck, Snowblower, Blade. In addition to the 39 Mower, 43 Blade, and 37A Snowblower the Deere 208 was compatible with the model 31 rear tiller and 541A front PTO. Pull-type attachments were listed as the Deere 5B sprayer plus models 50 and 80 dump carts.
42" Blade John Deere 43:front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm), 18 inches height (45 cm), 8 inches lift (20 cm), Angling 30°, 3 inches cut (7 cm), 138 lbs (62 kg), manual-lift, manual-angle
38" Mower deck John Deere 39:38 inches (96 cm), Total width: 49.25 inches (125 cm), 3-blade, mechanical lift, electric lift (Optional), right-discharge, Cut height: 1.5 to 3.5 inch (3 to 8 cm), 85 lbs (38 kg)
38" Snow blower John Deere 37A:38 inches width (96 cm), single-stage, front-mount, manual-lift, 180 lbs (81 kg)
38" Mower deck John Deere 38 663/664/665:38 inches (96 cm), 2-blade, mechanical lift, electric lift (Optional), right-discharge, Cut height: 1.0 to 4.0 inch (2 to 10 cm)

Transmission

Type:belt-driven gear
Gears:4 forward and 1 reverse
Model:Peerless 2300
Oil type:SAE 90 Gear Lubricant
Oil capacity:1.75 qts (1.7 L)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Type:independent
Clutch:manual
Location:Mid PTO

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