John Deere 216

1979–198716 HPgasolinelawn
B
Average
Score: 58.8/100
Recalls
167
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

167 found
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
Hydraulic hose routing may contact frame bracket

Scaffold record for tractor recall ingestion. Replace with a real safety notice source when available.

EU
John Deere Recalls Compact Utility Tractors Due to Crash Hazard

This recall involves 1023E, 1025R and 2025R Compact Utility Tractors with the model number and "John Deere" printed on the hood. The recalled tractors are green and yellow, and were sold with both opened and closed operator stations. The serial numbers of tractors included in this recall can be found at www.deere.com. Click on "Parts & Service" and scroll to "Recall" or go to www.deere.com/en/parts-and-service/recall-information/. The serial number is located on the frame, on the front right side of the tractor, near the engine.

US
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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
+1 more issues
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Market Value

No auction data available for this model.

Hours Benchmark

Class: Compact (040 HP)
Low use150 /year
Typical300 /year
High use500 /year
Typical lifetime6,000 hours
Expected life15 years

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