John Deere 216 vs Simplicity 16FCH48
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 216 and the Simplicity 16FCH48 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
- The Simplicity 16FCH48 is the more recent model: production started in 1990, versus 1979 for the John Deere 216.
- The John Deere 216 is heavier: 315 kg versus 287 kg for the Simplicity 16FCH48.
- The Simplicity 16FCH48 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 216 | Simplicity 16FCH48 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1979–1987 | 1990–1994 |
| Fuel | — | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | — | 2 |
| Weight | 315 kg | 287 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | CVT | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 4 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 116 cm | 101 cm |
| Length | 171 cm | 163 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 48" |