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John Deere 116H

John Deere 116H tractor
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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.
John Deere 116Hlawn tractorBriggs & Stratton enginehydrostatic transmissionmower decksnowblowerblade100 Lawn Series
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

Related Models

John Deere 116

Model:116