Ariens lawn tractors S-16 vs John Deere 300

Verdict by the numbers

• The Ariens lawn tractors S-16 and the John Deere 300 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
• The John Deere 300 is the more recent model: production started in 1975, versus 1973 for the Ariens lawn tractors S-16.
• The Ariens lawn tractors S-16 is heavier: 337 kg versus 317 kg for the John Deere 300.
• The Ariens lawn tractors S-16 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".