John Deere 68 Engine Specs
Engine Model ………………….. Briggs and Stratton
Engine Type ………………….. Vertical, 1-cylinder air cooled
gasoline
Number of Cylinders ………………….. Single
Displacement, cu in (L) ………………….. 18.6 (0.305)
Engine Bore, in (mm) ………………….. 3.12 (79.0)
Engine Stroke, in (mm) ………………….. 2.43 (62.0)
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) ………………….. 8.0 (6.0)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm ………………….. 3600
Fuel System ………………….. Carburetor
Air Cleaner ………………….. Dry element
Shaft ………………….. Vertical
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) ………………….. 1.0 (3.8)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ………………….. 1.15 (1.1)
Electrical System Rating, Volts ………………….. 12
Starter ………………….. Manual recoil / Electric
Power Take-Off
Mid PTO Operational Type ………………….. Independent
PTO Clutch ………………….. Mechanical
Mid-PTO Shaft ………………….. Standard
John Deere 68 Drivetrain
Drivetrain Type ………………….. 2WD 4×2
Transmission Type ………………….. 5F/1R, Belt-driven gear
Number of Forward Gears ………………….. 5
Number of Reverse Gears ………………….. 1
Clutch ………………….. Mechanical
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) ………………….. 5.7 (9.2)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) ………………….. 2.7 (4.3)
Steering and Brakes
Steering Configuration ………………….. Front Steer
Steering System ………………….. Manual, sector and pinion type
Service Brake ………………….. Disc
John Deere 68 Dimensions and Weight
Front Tire Size ………………….. 11×4.0-5
Rear Tire Size ………………….. 16×6.5-8
Weight (with 30-in Mower Deck), lb (kg) ………………….. 320
(145)
Weight (with 34-in Mower Deck), lb (kg) ………………….. 350
(160)
John Deere 68 Attachments
30 inch Mower Deck
Mower Deck Type ………………….. Mid-mount
Number of Blade ………………….. One
Cutting Width, in (mm) ………………….. 30 (760)
Cut Height, in (mm) ………………….. 1-4 (20-100)
34 inch Mower Deck
Mower Deck Type ………………….. Mid-mount
Number of Blade ………………….. Two
Cutting Width, in (mm) ………………….. 34 (860)
Cut Height, in (mm) ………………….. 1-4 (20-100)