Craftsman 502.60216 vs Simplicity 5216

Side-by-side specs comparison

Craftsman 502.60216

Craftsman 502.60216

16 HP · 1982

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Simplicity 5216

Simplicity 5216

16 HP · 1984–1990

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Craftsman 502.60216 and the Simplicity 5216 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
  • The Simplicity 5216 is the more recent model: production started in 1984, versus 1982 for the Craftsman 502.60216.
  • The Craftsman 502.60216 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 36".

Full specs comparison

Craftsman 502.60216Simplicity 5216
Power16 HP16 HP
Production years19821984–1990
FuelGasolineGasoline
Cylinders22
Weight—183 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearGear
Gears (fwd/rev)4 / 15 / 1
Wheelbase—122 cm
Length—168 cm
Mower deck42"36"

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