Craftsman 502.60216 vs John Deere 216

Side-by-side specs comparison

Craftsman 502.60216

Craftsman 502.60216

16 HP · 1982

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John Deere 216

John Deere 216

16 HP · 1979–1987

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Craftsman 502.60216 and the John Deere 216 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
  • The Craftsman 502.60216 is the more recent model: production started in 1982, versus 1979 for the John Deere 216.
  • The Craftsman 502.60216 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".

Full specs comparison

Craftsman 502.60216John Deere 216
Power16 HP16 HP
Production years19821979–1987
FuelGasoline
Cylinders2
Weight315 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearCVT
Gears (fwd/rev)4 / 14 / 1
Wheelbase116 cm
Length171 cm
Mower deck42"38"

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the Craftsman 502.60216 or the John Deere 216?

The Craftsman 502.60216 and the John Deere 216 deliver the same power: 16 HP.

Which is more recent, the Craftsman 502.60216 or the John Deere 216?

The Craftsman 502.60216 is the more recent model: production started in 1982, versus 1979 for the John Deere 216.

Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman 502.60216 or the John Deere 216?

The Craftsman 502.60216 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".

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