John Deere 116H vs Simplicity 6516

Side-by-side specs comparison

John Deere 116H

John Deere 116H

16 HP · 1983–1985

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Simplicity 6516

Simplicity 6516

16 HP · 1988–1989

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 116H and the Simplicity 6516 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
  • The Simplicity 6516 is the more recent model: production started in 1988, versus 1983 for the John Deere 116H.
  • The John Deere 116H is heavier: 231 kg versus 219 kg for the Simplicity 6516.
  • The Simplicity 6516 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".

Full specs comparison

John Deere 116HSimplicity 6516
Power16 HP16 HP
Production years1983–19851988–1989
FuelElectricElectric
Cylinders22
Weight231 kg219 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionHydrostaticHydrostatic
Wheelbase113 cm122 cm
Length161 cm170 cm
Mower deck38"42"

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