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John Deere 208 Technical Data

JD 208 Engine Specifications

Engine Model ....................... Kohler K181S
Engine Type ....................... Single cylinder air cooled gasoline
Number of Cylinders ....................... One
Displacement, cu in (L) ....................... 18.6 (0.305)
Engine Bore, in (mm) ....................... 2.94 (75.0)
Engine Stroke, in (mm) ....................... 2.75 (70.0)
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) ....................... 8.0 (6.0)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm ....................... 3600
Compression Ratio ....................... 6.8:1
Fuel System ....................... Carburetor
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) ....................... 0.025 (0.635)
Point Gap, in (mm) ....................... 0.020 (0.508)
Valve Clearance (Intake), in (mm) ....................... 0.007 (0.178)
Valve Clearance (Exhaust), in (mm) ....................... 0.016 (0.406)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) ....................... 3.5 (13.2)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ....................... 0.63 (0.6)
Electrical System Rating, Volts ....................... 12
Battery Rating, AH ....................... 24
Battery CCA ....................... 135

John Deere 208 Transmission

Transmission Model ....................... Peerless 2300
Transmission Type ....................... 4F/1R, Belt-driven gear
Number of Forward Gears ....................... 4
Number of Reverse Gears ....................... 1
Control ....................... Variable speed control
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ....................... 1.75 (1.7)
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) ....................... 7.0 (11.3)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) ....................... 3.7 (6.0)
Service Brake ....................... Mechanical

John Deere 208 Wheels and Tires

Drive Wheels ....................... 4x2 2WD
Steering Configuration ....................... Front steer
Steering System ....................... Manual Steering
Front Tire Size (Turf) ....................... 4.00-8
Rear Tire Size (Turf) ....................... 23x8.5-12

JD 208 Dimensions and Weight

Wheelbase, in (mm) ....................... 46 (1160)
Length, in (mm) ....................... 67.5 (1710)
Height, in (mm) ....................... 42 (1060)
Overall Width, in (mm) ....................... 41.5 (1050)
Front Tread, in (mm) ....................... 31 (780)
Rear Tread, in (mm) ....................... 27-33 (680-830)
Weight, lb (kg) ....................... 675 (305)

John Deere 208 Attachments

38-in Mower Deck

Mower Deck Type ....................... Mid-mount
Number of Blade ....................... 3
Cutting Width, in (mm) ....................... 38 (960)
Overall Width, in (mm) ....................... 49.3 (1250)
Cut Height, in (mm) ....................... 1.5-3.5 (30-80)
Lifting Type ....................... Manual
Weight, lb (kg) ....................... 85 (40)

Front Blade

Blade Type ....................... Front-mount
Width, in (mm) ....................... 42 (1060)
Height, in (mm) ....................... 18 (450)
Lifting Height, in (mm) ....................... 8 (200)
Depth, in (mm) ....................... 3 (70)
Lifting Type ....................... Mechanical
Angle ....................... Manual
Weight, lb (kg) ....................... 130 (60)

JOHN DEERE TRACTORS ATTACHMENTS
420	430	455	790	990
X300	X320	X330	X350	X475
X485	X500	X540	X570	X590
X700	X720	X738	X758	1023E
2025R	2210	2520	3025E	3032E
3038E	3038R	3039R	3046R	3203
3320	3520	4052R	4066R	4100
4105	4115	4200	4310	4320
4400	4410	4520	4600	4720

JD TRACTORS TROUBLESHOOTING
2640	3040	3310	3650	4100
5050D	5090R	5410	6105R	7200R
E130	L111	LA110	LT155	X300R