John Deere 116 vs Simplicity 7116
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 116 and the Simplicity 7116 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
- The John Deere 116 is the more recent model: production started in 1981, versus 1979 for the Simplicity 7116.
- The Simplicity 7116 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 116 | Simplicity 7116 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1981–1985 | 1979–1986 |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 1 |
| Weight | 219 kg | — |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 113 cm | 128 cm |
| Length | 161 cm | 177 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 42" |