John Deere 116H vs Sears lawn tractors ST/16
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 116H and the Sears lawn tractors ST/16 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
- The John Deere 116H is the more recent model: production started in 1983, versus 1973 for the Sears lawn tractors ST/16.
- The Sears lawn tractors ST/16 is heavier: 303 kg versus 231 kg for the John Deere 116H.
- The Sears lawn tractors ST/16 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 116H | Sears lawn tractors ST/16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1983–1985 | 1973–1976 |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 1 |
| Weight | 231 kg | 303 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 6 / 2 |
| Wheelbase | 113 cm | 110 cm |
| Length | 161 cm | 167 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the John Deere 116H or the Sears lawn tractors ST/16?
The John Deere 116H and the Sears lawn tractors ST/16 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
Which is more recent, the John Deere 116H or the Sears lawn tractors ST/16?
The John Deere 116H is the more recent model: production started in 1983, versus 1973 for the Sears lawn tractors ST/16.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 116H or the Sears lawn tractors ST/16?
The Sears lawn tractors ST/16 is heavier: 303 kg versus 231 kg for the John Deere 116H.
Which has the wider mower deck, the John Deere 116H or the Sears lawn tractors ST/16?
The Sears lawn tractors ST/16 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
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