John Deere 116 vs Simplicity 6516
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 116 and the Simplicity 6516 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
- The Simplicity 6516 is the more recent model: production started in 1988, versus 1981 for the John Deere 116.
- The Simplicity 6516 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 116 | Simplicity 6516 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1981–1985 | 1988–1989 |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Weight | 219 kg | 219 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 113 cm | 122 cm |
| Length | 161 cm | 170 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 42" |
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