John Deere 116H vs Sears lawn tractors LT1642
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 116H and the Sears lawn tractors LT1642 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
- The John Deere 116H is the more recent model: production started in 1983, versus 1978 for the Sears lawn tractors LT1642.
- The Sears lawn tractors LT1642 is heavier: 252 kg versus 231 kg for the John Deere 116H.
- The Sears lawn tractors LT1642 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 116H | Sears lawn tractors LT1642 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1983–1985 | 1978–1980 |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Weight | 231 kg | 252 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 5 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 113 cm | — |
| Length | 161 cm | 160 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the John Deere 116H or the Sears lawn tractors LT1642?
The John Deere 116H and the Sears lawn tractors LT1642 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
Which is more recent, the John Deere 116H or the Sears lawn tractors LT1642?
The John Deere 116H is the more recent model: production started in 1983, versus 1978 for the Sears lawn tractors LT1642.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 116H or the Sears lawn tractors LT1642?
The Sears lawn tractors LT1642 is heavier: 252 kg versus 231 kg for the John Deere 116H.
Which has the wider mower deck, the John Deere 116H or the Sears lawn tractors LT1642?
The Sears lawn tractors LT1642 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
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