John Deere 216

The John Deere 216 is a tractor produced by John Deere Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 588 cc 35.9 ci engine. The rated power output is 16 hp 11.9 kW. Transmission: Peerless 2300. Operating weight: 695 lbs 315 kg.

Overview

	1979 - 1987 200 SeriesGarden tractor
1979 - 1987
200 Series
Garden tractor

1979 - 1987
200 Series
Garden tractor

Production
Manufacturer	John Deere
Garden tractor
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
Original price was $3,609 in 1983

John Deere 216 Engine
16HP Kohler 588cc 1-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank	3.5 gal 13.2 L
Engine details ...

John Deere 216 Transmission
4-speed gear with CVT
Transmission details ...

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

Photos
John Deere 216 photos...

Power Take-off (PTO)
Mid PTO	independent
Clutch	manual

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	46 inches 116 cm
Weight	695 lbs 315 kg
Front tire	16x6.50-8
Rear tire	23x10.50-12
Full dimensions and tires ...

John Deere 216 attachments
38" mid-mount mower deck
46" mid-mount mower deck
snowblower
blade
Attachment details ...

216 Serial Number Location
Serial number plate below the steering column.

216 Serial Numbers
1979	95001
1980	120001
1981	155001
1982	190001
1983	222001
1984	285001
1985	315001
1986	360001
1987	420001
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	15
Battery volts	12

References
Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 1979, by John Deere
John Deere Lawn & Garden Equipment published in 1980
Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 1980, by John Deere
Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 1982, by John Deere
Lawn & Garden Tractors published in 1983, by John Deere
Lawn & Garden Tractors published in 1984, by John Deere
Lawn & Garden Tractors published in 1985, by John Deere
Lawn & Garden Tractors published in 1986, by John Deere
Introducing the John Deere lawn and garden line for 1979
John Deere Lawn and Garden Equipment published in 1978
Consumer Products Price List published in 1983, by John Deere
Grounds Care Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 1983, by John Deere
Operator's Manual 210, 212, 214, and 216 (OM-M83517) published in 1979
Operator's Manual 31 Integral Rotary Tiller (OMM49210)
Operator's Manual 37A Snowthrower (OMM89616)
Operator's Manual 38-Inch Mid-Mount Rotary Mower (200 and 300 Series) (OMM71721) published in 1986
Operator's Manual 39 and 47 Rotary Mowers (OMM48953)
Operator's Manual 39 Rotary Mower (OMM86121)

Engine

	1979 - 1987 200 SeriesGarden tractor
1979 - 1987
200 Series
Garden tractor

1979 - 1987
200 Series
Garden tractor

Engine Detail
Kohler K341AQS
gasoline
1-cylinder
air-cooled horizontal-shaft
Displacement	588 cc 35.9 ci
Bore/Stroke	3.75x3.25 inches 95 x 83 mm
Power (gross)	16 hp 11.9 kW
Air cleaner	dry
Idle RPM	1700-3500
Starter volts	12

Engine Oil
Oil capacity	1.5 qts 1.4 L
Oil change	25 h

John Deere 216 Engine
Image courtesy of Ryan Grierson

Transmission

	1979 - 1987 200 SeriesGarden tractor
1979 - 1987
200 Series
Garden tractor

1979 - 1987
200 Series
Garden tractor

Transmission
Transmission	Peerless 2300
Type	gear with CVT
Gears	4 forward and 1 reverse
Oil capacity	1.75 qts 1.7 L
Four-speed gear transmission with mechanical variable drive.

Speeds

Shift Pattern

John Deere 216 Transmission

Dimensions

	1979 - 1987 200 SeriesGarden tractor
1979 - 1987
200 Series
Garden tractor

1979 - 1987
200 Series
Garden tractor

John Deere 216 Tires
Ag front	16x6.50-8
Ag rear	23x10.50-12
Lawn/turf front	16x6.50-8
Lawn/turf rear	23x10.50-12

Dimensions
Wheelbase	46 inches 116 cm
Length	67.5 inches 171 cm
Width	41.5 inches 105 cm
Height	42 inches 106 cm
Weight	695 lbs 315 kg

Attachments

	1979 - 1987 200 SeriesGarden tractor
1979 - 1987
200 Series
Garden tractor

1979 - 1987
200 Series
Garden tractor

Attachment overview
38" mid-mount mower deck
46" mid-mount mower deck
Snowblower
Blade
The 216 was compatible with the John Deere model 31 tiller.

Photos

John Deere 216

Restored John Deere 216.

Restored John Deere 216.