John Deere 116 vs Roper lawn tractors YT16

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John Deere 116

John Deere 116

16 HP · 1981–1985

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Roper lawn tractors YT16

Roper lawn tractors YT16

16 HP · 1984–1988

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 116 and the Roper lawn tractors YT16 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
  • The Roper lawn tractors YT16 is the more recent model: production started in 1984, versus 1981 for the John Deere 116.
  • The Roper lawn tractors YT16 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 38".

Full specs comparison

John Deere 116Roper lawn tractors YT16
Power16 HP16 HP
Production years1981–19851984–1988
FuelElectricGasoline
Cylinders22
Weight219 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearGear
Gears (fwd/rev)5 / 16 / 2
Wheelbase113 cm
Length161 cm
Mower deck38"44"

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the John Deere 116 or the Roper lawn tractors YT16?

The John Deere 116 and the Roper lawn tractors YT16 deliver the same power: 16 HP.

Which is more recent, the John Deere 116 or the Roper lawn tractors YT16?

The Roper lawn tractors YT16 is the more recent model: production started in 1984, versus 1981 for the John Deere 116.

Which has the wider mower deck, the John Deere 116 or the Roper lawn tractors YT16?

The Roper lawn tractors YT16 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 38".

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