John Deere 116

The John Deere 116 is a tractor produced by John Deere Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 655 cc 40 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (listed): 16 hp / 11.9 kW. Transmission: 5 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 485 lbs 219 kg.

Overview

	1981 - 1985 100 Lawn SeriesLawn tractor
1981 - 1985
100 Lawn Series
Lawn tractor

Production
Manufacturer	John Deere
Lawn tractor
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
Original price was $2,869 in 1983 with 38-inch deck

John Deere 116 Engine
16HP Briggs & Stratton 655cc 2-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank	2.5 gal 9.5 L
Engine details ...

John Deere 116 Transmission
5-speed gear
Transmission details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Disc brakes
Open operator station.

Power Take-off (PTO)
Front PTO	independent
Clutch	electric

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	44.7 inches 113 cm
Weight	485 lbs 219 kg
Front tire	15x6.00-6
Rear tire	18x8.50-8
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging amps	5
Battery volts	12

References
Operator's Manual 108, 111,112L ,116, and 116H (OMM88424-J4) published in 1984
Lawn Tractors and Riding Mowers published in 1982, by John Deere
Lawn Tractors & Riding Mowers 1983 published by John Deere
Riding Mowers & Lawn Tractors published in 1985, by John Deere
Consumer Products Price List published in 1983, by John Deere
Grounds Care Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 1983, by John Deere

Engine

Engine Detail — 655 cc / 40 ci Gasoline

Manufacturer	Briggs & Stratton 402707
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	2-cylinder, air-cooled
Displacement	655 cc 40 ci
Bore/Stroke	3.44x2.16 inches 87 x 55 mm
Power	16 hp 11.9 kW
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Sparkplug	AC R046
	Champion RJ-12
	Autolite 308
Sparkplug gap	0.030 inches 0.762 mm
Oil capacity	1.5 qts 1.4 L

John Deere 116 Engine
Image courtesy of Matthew Marchand

Transmission

Transmission — 5 forward and 1 reverse belt-driven gear

Type	belt-driven gear
Gears	5 forward and 1 reverse
Oil capacity	1.25 qts 1.2 L
Peerless gear transmission operated with gear selector and clutch pedal. Clutch must be used to change gears but tractor does not need to be stopped to change forward gears. Tractor should be stopped before changing forward/reverse direction.

Dimensions

John Deere 116 Tires
Lawn/turf front	15x6.00-6
Lawn/turf rear	18x8.50-8
	20x10.00-8

Dimensions
Wheelbase	44.7 inches 113 cm
Length	63.5 inches 161 cm
Height	40.2 inches 102 cm
Weight	485 lbs 219 kg

Attachments

Attachment overview
38" mid-mount mower deck
46" mid-mount mower deck
Snowblower
Blade

Photos

John Deere 116 lawn tractor.

John Deere 116 operator station and controls.

John Deere 116.