John Deere lawn tractors
John Deere 260
The John Deere 260 is a garden tractor produced from 1988 to 1991 as part of the Late 200 Series. It features a 17 hp Kawasaki 534cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, a 6-speed belt-driven gear transmission, and a variety of attachments including a 46" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, and blade. It was built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA, and offers an open operator station with optional vinyl weather enclosure. The tractor has a wheelbase of 47.9 inches, weighs 605 lbs, and uses 16x6.50-8 front tires and 23x10.50-12 rear tires. Electrical system includes a 12-volt negative ground with alternator charging. The 260 supports a sleeve hitch and independent mid PTO with electric clutch.
Power17 hp
Founded46" deck
Model260
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 260
Hitch
| Type | sleeve hitch |
|---|---|
| Optional | Optional |
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Kawasaki FC540V |
| Cooling | air-cooled vertical-shaft |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 3 gal (11.4 L) |
| Rated RPM | 3350 |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.5x3.38 inches (89 x 86 mm) |
| Compression | 8.3:1 |
| Displacement | 534 cc (32.6 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 1.7 qts (1.6 L) |
| Power (gross) | 17 hp (12.7 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Oil change interval | 50 h |
Dimensions
| Width | 41.5 inches (105 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 43.6 inches (110 cm) |
| Length | 71.5 inches (181 cm) |
| Rear tire | 23x10.50-12 |
| Wheelbase | 47.9 inches (121 cm) |
| Front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
| Ag rear tire | 23x10.50-12 |
| Shipping weight | 605 lbs (274 kg) |
| Lawn/turf rear tire | 23x10.50-12 |
| Lawn/turf front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery CCA | 342 |
| Battery Group | U1 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 15 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Production
| Series | Late 200 Series |
|---|---|
| Built in | Horicon, Wisconsin, USA |
| Category | Garden tractor |
| Years produced | 1988 - 1991 |
Attachments
| Blade | 46" front-mount, John Deere, width 46 inches (116 cm), height 17 inches (43 cm), lift 5 inches (12 cm), cut 3 inches (7 cm), weight 110 lbs (49 kg), manual-lift and manual-angle |
|---|---|
| Tiller | 30-inch mechanical drive tiller (M03260X/MO3261X) compatible |
| Snowblower | 42" John Deere 3250M, single-stage, front-mount, manual-lift, weight 175 lbs (79 kg), width 42 inches (106 cm), total width 43 inches (109 cm), clear height 17 inches (43 cm) |
| 46" mid-mount mower deck | 46 inches cutting width, 3-blade with manual lift, weight 125 lbs (56 kg), overall width 57 inches (144 cm), cut height 1.5 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 6 forward and 1 reverse |
| Model | Tuff Torq E0905 |
| Oil type | 90W gear lube |
| Oil capacity | 3.4 qts (3.2 L) |
Operator station
| Type | Open operator station |
|---|---|
| Optional | Vinyl weather enclosure optional |
Steering and brakes
| Brakes | Expanding mechanical shoe brakes |
|---|---|
| Steering | manual enclosed recirculating ball |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | electric |
|---|---|
| Mid PTO | independent |