John Deere S82

The John Deere S82 is a riding lawn mower produced from 1984 to 1986. It features an 8 hp Briggs & Stratton 1-cylinder gasoline engine with air-cooled vertical-shaft design. The mower has a 5-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 5 forward and 1 reverse gear. It rides on lawn/turf tires sized 11x4.00-5 front and 16x6.50-8 rear, with a wheelbase of 43 inches and weighs 335 lbs. The mower includes a 30-inch mid-mount John Deere mower deck with a single blade and manual lift, capable of cutting grass at heights from 1 to 4 inches. The S82 has two-wheel drive, manual steering, disc brakes, and an open operator station. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. The mower uses a mid PTO with an independent mechanical clutch. Original price was $1,689 in 1983.