The John Deere SST16 is a 2WD lawn tractor from the SST series. This tractor was manufactured by John Deere in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA from 2000 to 2003. The John Deere SST16 is equipped with a 0.5 L (29.3 cu·in) V-twin gasoline engine and a hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears.
The John Deere SST16 lawn tractor used the Briggs and Stratton 303777 engine. It is a 0.5 L, 480 cm2, (29.3 cu·in) V-twin natural aspirated gasoline engine with 68.0 mm (2.68 in) of the cylinder bore and 66.0 mm (2.6 in) of the piston stroke. This engine produced 16.2 PS (11.9 kW; 16.0 HP) of output power.
The John Deere SST16 is equipped with hydrostatic power steering, wet disc brakes, open operator station and 9.5 liters (2.5 US gal.; 2.1 Imp. gal) fuel tank.
Following attachments are available for the John Deere SST16 lawn tractor:
- Mid-mount John Deere 42C: 42 in (1,060 mm) mower deck with 2-blades
- Mid-mount John Deere Freedom 42: 42 in (1,060 mm) mower deck with 2-blades
John Deere SST16 Specifications
| General Specifications | |
| Model | John Deere SST16 |
| Length | 1,905 mm (75 in) |
| Width | 1,330 mm (52.4 in) |
| Height | 1,040 mm (40.9 in) |
| Wheel base | 1,250 mm (49.2 in) |
| Weight | 290 kg (639 lbs) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 9.5 liters (2.5 US gal.; 2.1 Imp. gal) |
| Battery | 12V, CCA 160A |
| Cabin type | Open operator station |
| Engine | |
| Engine model | Briggs and Stratton 303777 |
| Engine type | Four-stroke, air-cooled, V-twin |
| Cylinders | 2 |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Displacement | 0.5 L, 480 cm2, (29.3 cu·in) |
| Bore and stroke | 68.0 mm X 66.0 mm (2.68 in X 2.6 in) |
| Horsepower | 16.2 PS (11.9 kW; 16.0 HP) |
| Starter | Electric |
| Oil type | API: SF, SG, SH, SJ or higher |
| Oil capacity: | 1.25 L (1.3 US. qt, 1.1 Imp. qt.) |
| Spark plug gap | 0.76 mm (0.030 in) |
| Transmission and chassis | |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD |
| Steering type | Hydrostatic power |
| Brakes | Wet disc |
| Transmission model | – |
| Transmission type | Hydrostatic |
| Gears | Infinite forward and reverse |
| Speed | Forward: 9.0 kmh (5.6 mph) Reverse: 5.0 (3.1 mph) |
| Tires | |
| Front tires | Lawn/turf: 13×5.0-16 |
| Rear tires | Lawn/turf: 20×10-8 |
Honourable Company
Please help me! I have a John Deere SST 16 lawnmower in good condition, but I can’t find a specialist who can help me repair it!
The question is how to change the gear oil (I have already drained it, but I don’t know how to top it up correctly?!
My main problem is that the steering mechanism does not work (it worked before!
I bought a service manual but couldn’t find any help in it!
I look forward to your help
István Hantos from Hungary
There is also a John Deere dealership here, but they don’t know this lawnmower!