John Deere lawn tractors
John Deere 208
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.
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 |