John Deere 116 vs Simplicity 16LTH
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 116 and the Simplicity 16LTH deliver the same power: 16 HP.
- The Simplicity 16LTH is the more recent model: production started in 1990, versus 1981 for the John Deere 116.
- The John Deere 116 is heavier: 219 kg versus 206 kg for the Simplicity 16LTH.
- The Simplicity 16LTH has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 116 | Simplicity 16LTH | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1981–1985 | 1990–1993 |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Weight | 219 kg | 206 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 113 cm | 121 cm |
| Length | 161 cm | 170 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 44" |
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