Introduction
Production Information of John Deere, 116
The production information of the tractor (116) includes details about its manufacturing.
| Original price was $2,869 in 1983 with 38-inch deck |
| Lawn tractor |
| Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA |
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
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Dimension and Tires Information of John Deere, 116
This section sums up the dimension and tires information of the tractor.
| Wheelbase | 44.7 inches [113 cm] |
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| Weight | 485 lbs [219 kg] |
| Length | 63.5 inches [161 cm] |
| Height | 40.2 inches [102 cm] |
| Lawn/turf front | 15x6.00-6 |
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| Lawn/turf rear | 18x8.50-8 |
| 20x10.00-8 |
Engine Specifications of John Deere, 116
Get the specifications for the engine and if different options are available.
| Air-cooled |
| Image courtesy of Matthew Marchand |
| 2-cylinder |
| Champion RJ-12 | |
| Displacement | 655 cc [40 ci] |
| Starter | Electric |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.44x2.16 inches [87 x 55 mm] |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches [0.762 mm] |
| Autolite 308 | |
| Sparkplug | AC R046 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Power | 16 hp [11.9 kW] |
Transmission Information of John Deere, 116Y
Discover all variants of transmission available for this tractor model.
Transmission variants 1
| Peerless gear transmission operated with gear selector and clutch pedal. Clutch must be used to change gears but tractor does not need to be stopped to change forward gears. Tractor should be stopped before changing forward/reverse direction. |
| Type | Belt-driven gear |
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| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 1.25 qts [1.2 L] |
Mechanical Specs of John Deere, 116Y
This section summarizes all mechanical information such as the brake system and other specifications.
| Two-wheel drive |
| Open operator station. |
| Manual steering |
| Disc brakes |
Power Information of John Deere, 116Y
Discover the power specifications and options available for this tractor model but also PTO (Power Take-off) information.
| Front PTO | Independent |
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| Clutch | Electric |
Electrical System of John Deere, 116
Battery voltage, charging system and ground.
| Ground | Negative |
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| Charging amps | 5 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
Frequently asked questions
How much horsepower does the John Deere 116 have?
The John Deere 116 delivers 16 HP.
What years was the John Deere 116 produced?
The John Deere 116 was produced in 1981-1985.
What engine does the John Deere 116 have?
The John Deere 116 is powered by a 2-cylinder engine.
What transmission does the John Deere 116 use?
The John Deere 116 uses a Belt-driven gear transmission.
How much does the John Deere 116 weigh?
The John Deere 116 weighs 485 lbs [219 kg].
Is the John Deere 116 4WD?
The John Deere 116 is available in 2WD.