John Deere 116H vs Toro 16-42Z

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John Deere 116H

John Deere 116H

16 HP · 1983–1985

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Toro 16-42Z

Toro 16-42Z

16 HP · 2003–2004

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 116H and the Toro 16-42Z deliver the same power: 16 HP.
  • The Toro 16-42Z is the more recent model: production started in 2003, versus 1983 for the John Deere 116H.
  • The Toro 16-42Z has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".

Full specs comparison

John Deere 116HToro 16-42Z
Power16 HP16 HP
Production years1983–19852003–2004
FuelElectricGasoline
Cylinders21
Weight231 kg—
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionHydrostaticGear
Wheelbase113 cm—
Length161 cm—
Mower deck38"42"

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