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John Deere 216

1979–198716 HPgasolinelawn
B
Average
Score: 58.8/100
Recalls
322
Found
Known Issues
6
2 high severity
Auction Records
0
No price data
Reliability
B
59/100

Specifications

Engine Power16 HP
Engine (kW)12 kW
Fuel Typegasoline
Categorylawn
Production Years1979–1987

Safety Recalls

322 found
Safety recall — John Deere JD-8R370 (Japanese market, reference 1241810)

Japanese manufacturer safety recall affecting the lighting. Declared production window: 2021–2022.

LightingJP
On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern.

On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern. Canadian regulations require all companies to provide this information in the owner's manual.

OtherCA
On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern.

On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern. Canadian regulations require all companies to provide this information in the owner's manual.

OtherCA
On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern.

On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern. Canadian regulations require all companies to provide this information in the owner's manual.

OtherCA
Safety recall — John Deere JD-7R310 (Japanese market, reference 1241260)

Japanese manufacturer safety recall affecting the electronic control. Declared production window: 2020–2024.

Electronic controlJP
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Known Issues

6 reported
2 high4 low
Solenoid failure - voltage drop
high

Solenoid failed and was only passing 2 volts instead of normal operating voltage. Required replacement with OEM part.

electronics
Starter wear - premature failure
high

Starter burned out during engine starting attempts after solenoid replacement and fuel system drain/refill.

engine
Headlights non-functional
low

Headlights do not work on the 1981 tractor. No repair details provided.

electronics
Hard starting condition
low

Tractor has difficulty starting. Seller notes it needs carburetor adjustment. Spare carburetor and starter solenoid are included.

engine
Found a JD216 for sale with all the fixins. What do I look for?
low

Hello all, I need some help looking at this tractor and attachment set near me. This will be the first tractor I’ve owned but I’ve used them on my friends farm in the past and I love them. I heard it’s better to have the front hydraulic lift, rear hydraulics, and mule gear for the attachments like the plow and tiller. I’ve been having bad luck googling trying to figure out what these look like on the tractor. Can someone help me figure out if this price is worth it for the tractor and accessories? Thank you! [tractor link here](https://westernmass.craigslist.org/grd/d/whately-john-deere-216-lawn-tractor/7234744343.html)

Transmission
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Market Value

No auction data available for this model.

Hours Benchmark

Class: Compact (0–40 HP)
Low use150 /year
Typical300 /year
High use500 /year
Typical lifetime6,000 hours
Expected life15 years

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