John Deere lawn tractors
John Deere L108
The John Deere L108 is a 2005 model lawn tractor from the L100 Series, built in Greeneville, Tennessee, USA. It features an 18.5 hp Briggs & Stratton 501cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a belt-driven hydrostatic Tuff Torq T40 transmission offering infinite forward and reverse speeds. The tractor has a wheelbase of 48.9 inches, weighs 462 lbs, and rides on 15x6-6 front and 20x8-8 rear lawn/turf tires. It includes a mid PTO with mechanical clutch, two-wheel drive, manual steering, disc brakes, and an open operator station. Attachments available include a 42" mid-mount mower deck, a 42" two-stage snowblower, and a 46" front-mount blade. Electrical system features a 12-volt battery with alternator charging at 9 amps.
Power8 hp
Founded30" deck
ModelL108
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere L108
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Briggs & Stratton 31P677 |
| Cooling | air-cooled vertical shaft |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 2.1 gal (7.9 L) |
| Point gap | 0.012 inches (0.305 mm) |
| Air cleaner | paper with foam |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.56x3.06 inches (90 x 78 mm) |
| Displacement | 501 cc (30.6 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 2 qts (1.9 L) |
| Power (gross) | 18.5 hp (13.8 kW) |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches (0.762 mm) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.004 inches (0.102 mm) |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.006 inches (0.152 mm) |
Chassis
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Disc brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Dimensions
| Width | 36 inches (91 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 38.6 inches (98 cm) |
| Length | 69 inches (175 cm) |
| Weight | 462 lbs (209 kg) |
| Rear tire | 20x8-8 |
| Wheelbase | 48.9 inches (124 cm) |
| Front tire | 15x6-6 |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery Group | U1 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 9 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Production
| Type | Lawn tractor |
|---|---|
| Year | 2005 |
| Series | L100 Series |
| Built in | Greeneville, Tennessee, USA |
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
Attachments
| Blade | 46" Blade, John Deere BG20020, front-mount, 46 inches width (116 cm), 14 inches height (35 cm), 6.5 inches lift (16 cm), 73 lbs (33 kg), manual-lift, manual-angle |
|---|---|
| Snowblower | 42" Snow blower, John Deere 0422GX, 42 inches width (106 cm), two-stage, total width 43.3 inches (109 cm), clear height 21 inches (53 cm), front-mount, manual-lift, 195 lbs (88 kg) |
| 42" mid-mount mower deck | 42 inches cutting width, mid-mount John Deere, 2-blade with manual lift, overall width 44 inches (111 cm), cut height 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm), 7 cut positions |
Transmission
| Note | The K46 was originally advertised for the L108. |
|---|---|
| Type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Model | Tuff Torq T40 |
| Oil change | sealed unit, owner service is not recommended |
Serial Numbers
| Location | On frame above left rear wheel. |
|---|
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Type | independent |
|---|---|
| Clutch | mechanical |
| Location | Mid PTO |