John Deere 116 vs Simplicity 7016
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 116 and the Simplicity 7016 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
- The John Deere 116 is the more recent model: production started in 1981, versus 1975 for the Simplicity 7016.
- The Simplicity 7016 is heavier: 351 kg versus 219 kg for the John Deere 116.
- The Simplicity 7016 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 116 | Simplicity 7016 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1981–1985 | 1975–1979 |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Cylinders | 2 | 1 |
| Weight | 219 kg | 351 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | 6 / 2 |
| Wheelbase | 113 cm | 122 cm |
| Length | 161 cm | 170 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 42" |
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