Ariens lawn tractors GT16 vs John Deere 116
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Ariens lawn tractors GT16 and the John Deere 116 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
- The John Deere 116 is the more recent model: production started in 1981, versus 1979 for the Ariens lawn tractors GT16.
- The Ariens lawn tractors GT16 is heavier: 405 kg versus 219 kg for the John Deere 116.
- The Ariens lawn tractors GT16 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Ariens lawn tractors GT16 | John Deere 116 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1979–1982 | 1981–1985 |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Cylinders | 1 | 2 |
| Weight | 405 kg | 219 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 5 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 121 cm | 113 cm |
| Length | 189 cm | 161 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 38" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Ariens lawn tractors GT16 or the John Deere 116?
The Ariens lawn tractors GT16 and the John Deere 116 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
Which is more recent, the Ariens lawn tractors GT16 or the John Deere 116?
The John Deere 116 is the more recent model: production started in 1981, versus 1979 for the Ariens lawn tractors GT16.
Which is heavier, the Ariens lawn tractors GT16 or the John Deere 116?
The Ariens lawn tractors GT16 is heavier: 405 kg versus 219 kg for the John Deere 116.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Ariens lawn tractors GT16 or the John Deere 116?
The Ariens lawn tractors GT16 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
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