John Deere lawn tractors
John Deere 116H
The John Deere 116H is a lawn tractor produced from 1983 to 1985 as part of the 100 Lawn Series. It features a 16 hp Briggs & Stratton 655cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine, hydrostatic transmission by Eaton with infinite forward and reverse speeds, and two-wheel drive with manual steering and disc brakes. The tractor was built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA, and originally sold for $3,239 in 1983 with a 38-inch mower deck. It includes an open operator station and electric clutch for the independent front PTO. Tires are lawn/turf type with sizes 15x6.00-6 front and 18x8.50-8 or 20x10.00-8 rear. Attachments include 38" and 46" mid-mount mower decks, a 38" snowblower, and a 42" blade. The 116H is related to the John Deere 116 model.
Power16 hp
Founded38/46" deck
Model116H
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 116H
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Briggs & Stratton 402707 |
| Power | 16 hp (11.9 kW) |
| Cooling | air-cooled vertical-shaft |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 2.5 gal (9.5 L) |
| Sparkplug | AC R046, Champion RJ-12, Autolite 308 |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.44x2.16 inches (87 x 55 mm) |
| Displacement | 655 cc (40 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 1.5 qts (1.4 L) |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches (0.762 mm) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Dimensions
| Height | 40.2 inches (102 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 63.5 inches (161 cm) |
| Weight | 510 lbs (231 kg) |
| Rear tire | 18x8.50-8, 20x10.00-8 |
| Wheelbase | 44.7 inches (113 cm) |
| Front tire | 15x6.00-6 |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 5 |
Production
| Type | Lawn tractor |
|---|---|
| Series | 100 Lawn Series |
| Built in | Horicon, Wisconsin, USA |
| Original price | $3,239 in 1983 with 38-inch deck |
| Years produced | 1983 - 1985 |
Attachments
| Blade | 42 inches width (106 cm), John Deere 401, front-mount, 67 lbs (30 kg), manual-lift, manual-angle |
|---|---|
| Snowblower | 38 inches width (96 cm), front-mount, manual-lift, 189 lbs (85 kg) |
| 38" mid-mount mower deck | 38 inches (96 cm) width, total width 57 inches (144 cm), cut height 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm) |
| 46" mid-mount mower deck | 46 inches (116 cm) width, total width 49.7 inches (126 cm), manual lift, cut height 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Oil type | Hy-Gard Low Vis |
| Description | Single-range hydrostatic transmission operated with right-hand control lever. Eaton hydrostatic with a Peerless differential. The differential uses 75W-90 gear oil and is servicable with drain plugs. |
| Manufacturer | Eaton |
| Oil capacity | 1 qts Hydrostatic (0.9 L), 1.25 qts Differential (1.2 L) |
Other features
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Disc brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Serial Numbers
| 1983 | M00116C232001, M00116D236001 (46-inch deck) |
|---|---|
| 1984 | M00116C290001, M00116D300001 (46-inch deck) |
| 1985 | M00116C330001, M00116D338001 (46-inch deck) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | electric |
|---|---|
| Front PTO | independent |