John Deere X166 vs Simplicity 6218
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere X166 and the Simplicity 6218 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
- The John Deere X166 is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 1981 for the Simplicity 6218.
- The John Deere X166 is heavier: 240 kg versus 219 kg for the Simplicity 6218.
- The John Deere X166 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere X166 | Simplicity 6218 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 18 HP |
| Production years | 2018–2020 | 1981–1983 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Weight | 240 kg | 219 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 122 cm | 122 cm |
| Length | 199 cm | 170 cm |
| Mower deck | 48" | 42" |