John Deere 116 vs Simplicity CFC 16
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 116 and the Simplicity CFC 16 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
- The Simplicity CFC 16 is the more recent model: production started in 1990, versus 1981 for the John Deere 116.
- The Simplicity CFC 16 is heavier: 290 kg versus 219 kg for the John Deere 116.
- The Simplicity CFC 16 has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 116 | Simplicity CFC 16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1981–1985 | 1990–1994 |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Weight | 219 kg | 290 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 113 cm | — |
| Length | 161 cm | 182 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 46" |
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