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John Deere 260

John Deere 260 tractor
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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.
John Deere 260garden tractorKawasaki FC540V17 hp534cclawn tractormower decksnowblowerbladeTuff Torq E0905 transmission6-speed1988198919901991
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

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