Craftsman 502.60216 vs John Deere LT166

Side-by-side specs comparison

Craftsman 502.60216

Craftsman 502.60216

16 HP · 1982

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John Deere LT166

John Deere LT166

16 HP · 1998–2001

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Craftsman 502.60216 and the John Deere LT166 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
  • The John Deere LT166 is the more recent model: production started in 1998, versus 1982 for the Craftsman 502.60216.
  • The Craftsman 502.60216 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".

Full specs comparison

Craftsman 502.60216John Deere LT166
Power16 HP16 HP
Production years19821998–2001
FuelGasolineElectric
Cylinders22
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearHydrostatic
Gears (fwd/rev)4 / 1
Wheelbase117 cm
Length172 cm
Mower deck42"38"

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the Craftsman 502.60216 or the John Deere LT166?

The Craftsman 502.60216 and the John Deere LT166 deliver the same power: 16 HP.

Which is more recent, the Craftsman 502.60216 or the John Deere LT166?

The John Deere LT166 is the more recent model: production started in 1998, versus 1982 for the Craftsman 502.60216.

Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman 502.60216 or the John Deere LT166?

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

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