John Deere lawn tractors 216 tractor specifications

1979 - 1987

1979 - 1987 200 SeriesGarden tractor

Production

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

John Deere 216 Engine

John Deere 216 Engine 16HP Kohler 588cc 1-cyl gasoline Fuel tank3.5 gal
13.2 L Engine details ...

1979 - 1987

200 Series

Garden tractor

Engine Detail

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	16 hp 11.9 kW
Air cleaner	dry
Rated RPM	3500
Starter volts	12

Engine Oil

Engine Oil

Oil capacity	1.5 qts 1.4 L
Oil change	25 h

John Deere 216 Transmission

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

1979 - 1987

200 Series

Garden tractor

Transmission

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

Speeds

Mechanical

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

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO) Mid PTOindependent Clutchmanual

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires Wheelbase46 inches
116 cm Weight660 lbs
299 kg Front tire16x6.50-8 Rear tire23x10.50-12 Full dimensions and tires ...

1979 - 1987

200 Series

Garden tractor

John Deere 216 Tires

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

216 Serial Numbers

216 Serial Numbers 197995001 1980120001 1981155001 1982190001 1983222001 1984285001 1985315001 1986360001 1987420001
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