John Deere 116H vs Wheel Horse 616-Z

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John Deere 116H

John Deere 116H

16 HP · 1983–1985

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Wheel Horse 616-Z

Wheel Horse 616-Z

16 HP · 1990–1992

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 116H and the Wheel Horse 616-Z deliver the same power: 16 HP.
  • The Wheel Horse 616-Z is the more recent model: production started in 1990, versus 1983 for the John Deere 116H.
  • The Wheel Horse 616-Z is heavier: 326 kg versus 231 kg for the John Deere 116H.

Full specs comparison

John Deere 116HWheel Horse 616-Z
Power16 HP16 HP
Production years1983–19851990–1992
FuelElectricGasoline
Cylinders22
Weight231 kg326 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionHydrostaticHydrostatic
Wheelbase113 cm106 cm
Length161 cm182 cm
Mower deck38"38"

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