John Deere 116 vs Wheel Horse SK-486

Side-by-side specs comparison

John Deere 116

John Deere 116

16 HP · 1981–1985

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Wheel Horse SK-486

Wheel Horse SK-486

16 HP · 1982

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 116 and the Wheel Horse SK-486 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
  • The Wheel Horse SK-486 is the more recent model: production started in 1982, versus 1981 for the John Deere 116.
  • The Wheel Horse SK-486 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 38".

Full specs comparison

John Deere 116Wheel Horse SK-486
Power16 HP16 HP
Production years1981–19851982
FuelElectricGasoline
Cylinders21
Weight219 kg—
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearGear
Gears (fwd/rev)5 / 16 / 2
Wheelbase113 cm—
Length161 cm—
Mower deck38"48"

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