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John Deere 216 vs John Deere LTR166

Verdict: John Deere 216 vs John Deere LTR166

The John Deere 216 and the John Deere LTR166 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. John Deere LTR166 is the lighter machine (273 kg vs 315 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 216 holds more fuel (13.2 L vs 7.6 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere LTR166 is the newer design (1999 vs 1979). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs
John Deere 216 Lawn Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere LTR166 Lawn Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
16 hp
16 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
Four-speed gear transmission with mechanical variable drive.Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Engine
Fuel tank
13.2 LReference
7.6 LReference
Displacement
35.9 ciReference
29.3 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
95 x 83 mmReference
68 x 66 mmReference
Power (gross)
11.9 kWReference
11.9 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
Idle RPM
1700-3500Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.7 LReference
2.0 LReference
Oil change
25 hReference
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
Sparkplug gap
1.016 mmReference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 2300Reference
Tuff Torq K51AReference
Type
gear with CVTReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
manualReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
116 cmReference
Weight
315 kgReference
273 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
23x10.50-12Reference
Ag front
16x6.50-8Reference
Ag rear
23x10.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.50-12Reference
Length
171 cmReference
237 cmReference
Width
105 cmReference
Height
106 cmReference
103 cmReference
John Deere 216 attachments
216 Serial Number Location
216 Serial Numbers
1979
95001Reference
1980
120001Reference
1981
155001Reference
1982
190001Reference
1983
222001Reference
1984
285001Reference
1985
315001Reference
1986
360001Reference
1987
420001Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Variants
LT166
lawn tractorReference
LTR166
rear-discharge mowerReference
John Deere LTR166 attachments
LTR166 Serial Numbers
1999
010001Reference
2000
020001Reference
2001
030001Reference
Location:
Serial number decal on the left side of the console pedestal, under the hood.Reference
42" Mower deck
Cutting width
106 cmReference
Cut height
1 to 8 cmReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.

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