The John Deere 216 mower blade part number found is GX20249. The blade set part number found is M144176. The deck uses 2 blades.
Blade part #GX20249
Blade set part #M144176
Blade count2 blades
John Deere 216 Mower Blade Size and Part Numbers
Mower blade part number
GX20249
Mower blade set part number
M144176
Number of blades
2 blades
Blade type
high-lift and mulching
John Deere 216 Blade Notes
Blade note
The John Deere 216 blade listing captured here shows single blade part number GX20249 and blade set part number M144176. Do not buy purely from model name if the mower deck or serial range is different
Deck note
For the John Deere 216, the captured deck information is blade count 2 blades. Deck size matters because the same model family can use different blade kits
Blade type note
For the John Deere 216, blade type is listed as high-lift and mulching. Pick the blade style for the job: clean discharge, bagging lift, or mulching
Fitment note
Blades are cheap until you buy the wrong set twice. On the John Deere 216, confirm part number, deck size and blade count before buying
John Deere 216 Mower Blade FAQ
What is the difference between the John Deere 216 blade number and blade set number?
The captured single blade number is GX20249, while the captured blade set number is M144176. Use the single blade number for one replacement and the set number when replacing the full deck set
Which blade type should you use on the John Deere 216?
The blade type captured is high-lift and mulching. Use that against the captured fitment value GX20249. High-lift helps bagging/discharge; mulching blades need the right mulching setup
Is the captured John Deere 216 blade part number enough to buy from?
The captured blade part number is GX20249. That helps with OEM lookup, but the blade length, width and center hole were not fully captured here. Confirm the deck or old blade before trusting an aftermarket cross-reference
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Blade specs can change by year, mower deck, spindle, serial range and regional parts catalog. Please check the operator manual, old blade stamp, deck tag and official John Deere parts catalog before ordering replacement blades.
