John Deere 116 vs Simplicity 6216

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John Deere 116

John Deere 116

16 HP · 1981–1985

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Simplicity 6216

Simplicity 6216

16 HP · 1981–1987

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 116 and the Simplicity 6216 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
  • The Simplicity 6216 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".

Full specs comparison

John Deere 116Simplicity 6216
Power16 HP16 HP
Production years1981–19851981–1987
FuelElectricElectric
Cylinders22
Weight219 kg219 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearGear
Gears (fwd/rev)5 / 13 / 1
Wheelbase113 cm122 cm
Length161 cm170 cm
Mower deck38"42"

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