John Deere
68
Lawn tractor · 1975–1983 · 8 hp
John Deere68
The John Deere 68 is a lawn tractor manufactured from 1975 to 1983. It features a Briggs & Stratton engine, and manual steering. The transmission is a belt-driven gear type with 5 forward and 1 reverse.
Engine
| Engine | Briggs & Stratton |
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| Fuel Type | gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 |
| Cooling | air-cooled vertical-shaft |
| Power Rated | 8 hp (6 kW) |
| Air Cleaner | dry element |
| Starter Volts | 12 |
| Starter Type | manual recoil |
| Oil Capacity | 1.15 qts (1.1 L) |
| Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton |
| Idle | 1750-3400 RPM |
| Sparkplug Gap | 0.03 in (0.76 mm) |
Transmission
| Transmission Type | belt-driven gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
| Available Options | 5-speed gear |
PTO
| Mid Type | independent |
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Dimensions
| Length | 58.5 in (148 cm) |
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| Height | 38 in (96 cm) |
Weight
| Weight | 320 lbs (145 kg) |
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Tires & Tracks
| Front Ag | 4.80x4.00-8 |
|---|---|
| Rear Ag | 16x6.50-8 |
Fuel
| Capacity | 1 gal (3.8 L) |
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Steering
| Type | manual |
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