John Deere 116H vs Simplicity 5216
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 116H and the Simplicity 5216 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
- The Simplicity 5216 is the more recent model: production started in 1984, versus 1983 for the John Deere 116H.
- The John Deere 116H is heavier: 231 kg versus 183 kg for the Simplicity 5216.
- The John Deere 116H has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 36".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 116H | Simplicity 5216 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1983–1985 | 1984–1990 |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Weight | 231 kg | 183 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 5 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 113 cm | 122 cm |
| Length | 161 cm | 168 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 36" |