john deere lawn tractors 68
![]() | 1975 - 1983
Riding lawn mower | 1975 - 1983 | Riding lawn mower |
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1975 - 1983 | |||
Riding lawn mower | |||
1975 - 1983 | |
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Riding lawn mower |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Riding lawn mower | |
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA | |
Original price was $1,549 in 1983 | |
John Deere 68 Engine | |
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8HP Briggs & Stratton 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 1 gal
3.8 L |
Engine details ... | |
John Deere 68 Transmission | |
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5-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Disc brakes | |
Open operator station |
Photos | |
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John Deere 68 photos... |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Mid PTO | independent |
Clutch | mechanical |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 320 to 350 pounds |
Front tire | 4.80x4.00-8 |
Rear tire | 16x6.50-8 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
John Deere 68 attachments | |
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30" mid-mount mower deck | |
34" mid-mount mower deck | |
blade | |
Attachment details ... |
68 Serial Number Location | |
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Serial number plate located on the rear of the John Deere 68 riding mower. |
68 Serial Numbers | |
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1975 | 030001 |
1976 | 055001 |
1977 | 070001 |
1978 | 080001 |
1979 | 100001 |
1980 | 130001 |
1981 | 165001 |
1982 | 200001 |
1983 | 222001 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Operator's Manual 66 and 68 Riding Mowers (OM-M80552) published in 1976 | |
Riding Mowers published in 1975, by John Deere | |
Riding Mowers published in 1978, by John Deere | |
Lawn Tractors and Mowers published in 1981, by John Deere | |
Lawn Tractors and Riding Mowers published in 1982, by John Deere | |
Lawn Tractors & Riding Mowers 1983 published by John Deere | |
Introducing the John Deere lawn and garden line for 1979 | |
John Deere Lawn and Garden Equipment published in 1978 | |
John Deere Riding Mowers published in 1974 | |
John Deere Riding Mowers published in 1976 | |
Consumer Products Price List published in 1983, by John Deere |
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