John Deere 116
1981 - 1985
100 Lawn Series Lawn tractor
Series map:
112L
116
116H
12.5hp
16.0hp
16.0hp
Production
Manufacturer John Deere
Lawn tractor
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
Original price was $2,869 in 1983 with 38-inch deck
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Disc brakes
Open operator station.
Power Take-off (PTO)
Front PTO independent
Clutch electric
116 Serial Numbers
1982 C116L190001 (38-inch deck)
1983 M00116A222001 (38-inch deck)
1984 M00116A285001 (38-inch deck)
1985 M00116A315001 (38-inch deck)
1983 M00116B227001 (46-inch deck)
1984 M00116B295001 (46-inch deck)
1985 M00116B323001 (46-inch deck)
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
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
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