John Deere 116H vs Wheel Horse 516-H

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John Deere 116H

John Deere 116H

16 HP · 1983–1985

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Wheel Horse 516-H

Wheel Horse 516-H

16 HP · 1988

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 116H and the Wheel Horse 516-H deliver the same power: 16 HP.
  • The Wheel Horse 516-H is the more recent model: production started in 1988, versus 1983 for the John Deere 116H.
  • The Wheel Horse 516-H is heavier: 272 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 516-H
Power16 HP16 HP
Production years1983–19851988
FuelElectricGasoline
Cylinders22
Weight231 kg272 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionHydrostaticHydrostatic
Wheelbase113 cm115 cm
Length161 cm165 cm
Mower deck38"36"

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