Craftsman 536.25257 vs John Deere 216
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman 536.25257 and the John Deere 216 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
- The Craftsman 536.25257 is the more recent model: production started in 1995, versus 1979 for the John Deere 216.
- The Craftsman 536.25257 has the wider mower deck: 43" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 536.25257 | John Deere 216 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1995–1996 | 1979–1987 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | — |
| Cylinders | 1 | — |
| Weight | — | 315 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | CVT |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 4 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | — | 116 cm |
| Length | — | 171 cm |
| Mower deck | 43" | 38" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Craftsman 536.25257 or the John Deere 216?
The Craftsman 536.25257 and the John Deere 216 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
Which is more recent, the Craftsman 536.25257 or the John Deere 216?
The Craftsman 536.25257 is the more recent model: production started in 1995, versus 1979 for the John Deere 216.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman 536.25257 or the John Deere 216?
The Craftsman 536.25257 has the wider mower deck: 43" versus 38".