Ariens lawn tractors GT16 vs John Deere 216
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Ariens lawn tractors GT16 and the John Deere 216 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
- The Ariens lawn tractors GT16 is heavier: 405 kg versus 315 kg for the John Deere 216.
- The Ariens lawn tractors GT16 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Ariens lawn tractors GT16 | John Deere 216 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1979–1982 | 1979–1987 |
| Fuel | Electric | — |
| Cylinders | 1 | — |
| Weight | 405 kg | 315 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | CVT |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 4 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 121 cm | 116 cm |
| Length | 189 cm | 171 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 38" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Ariens lawn tractors GT16 or the John Deere 216?
The Ariens lawn tractors GT16 and the John Deere 216 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
Which is heavier, the Ariens lawn tractors GT16 or the John Deere 216?
The Ariens lawn tractors GT16 is heavier: 405 kg versus 315 kg for the John Deere 216.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Ariens lawn tractors GT16 or the John Deere 216?
The Ariens lawn tractors GT16 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".