John Deere 116H vs Wheel Horse 16HP

Side-by-side specs comparison

John Deere 116H

John Deere 116H

16 HP · 1983–1985

View full specs
Wheel Horse 16HP

Wheel Horse 16HP

16 HP · 1973

View full specs

Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 116H and the Wheel Horse 16HP deliver the same power: 16 HP.
  • The John Deere 116H is the more recent model: production started in 1983, versus 1973 for the Wheel Horse 16HP.
  • The Wheel Horse 16HP is heavier: 312 kg versus 231 kg for the John Deere 116H.
  • The John Deere 116H has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 36".

Full specs comparison

John Deere 116HWheel Horse 16HP
Power16 HP16 HP
Production years1983–19851973
FuelElectricGasoline
Cylinders21
Weight231 kg312 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionHydrostaticHydrostatic
Wheelbase113 cm115 cm
Length161 cm165 cm
Mower deck38"36"

Other comparisons

Allis Chalmers 416 vs Wheel Horse 16HPAllis Chalmers 616 Hydro vs John Deere 116HAllis Chalmers 616 Special vs John Deere 116HBolens 1600G vs John Deere 116HBolens QT-16 vs Wheel Horse 16HPCub Cadet 882 vs John Deere 116HGilson lawn tractors 53014 vs Wheel Horse 16HPGilson lawn tractors 53015 vs Wheel Horse 16HP