John Deere lawn tractors
John Deere 265
The John Deere 265 is a garden tractor from the Late 200 Series produced from 1988 to 1994. It features a 17 hp Kawasaki 534cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine, hydrostatic transmission, and two-wheel drive. It was built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA. The tractor offers an open operator station with optional vinyl weather enclosure and expanding mechanical shoe brakes. It supports a variety of attachments including a 46" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, blade, and a compatible 30-inch mechanical drive tiller. The 265 has a wheelbase of 47.9 inches and weighs between 630 to 755 pounds depending on configuration.
Power17 hp
Founded46" deck
Model265
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 265
Hitch
| Type | sleeve hitch (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 |
| Air cleaner | dry element with foam pre-cleaner |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.5x3.4 inches (89 x 86 mm) |
| Compression | 8.3:1 |
| Displacement | 534 cc (32.6 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 2.1 qts (2.0 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 | 630 lbs (285 kg) |
| Weight with mower | 755 lbs (342 kg) |
| Lawn/turf rear tire | 23x10.50-12 |
| Lawn/turf front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery CCA | 341 |
| Battery Group | 22F |
| 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 - 1994 |
Attachments
| Overview | 46" mid-mount mower deck, Snowblower, Blade, A 30-inch mechanical drive tiller (M03260X/MO3261X) was compatible with the John Deere 265. |
|---|---|
| 46" Blade | John Deere front-mount, 46 inches width (116 cm), 17 inches height (43 cm), 5 inches lift (12 cm), 3 inches cut (7 cm), 110 lbs (49 kg), manual-lift, manual-angle |
| 46" Mower deck | mid-mount John Deere, 3-blade with manual lift, Cutting width 46 inches (116 cm), Weight 125 lbs (56 kg), Overall width 57 inches (144 cm), Cut height 1.5 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm) |
| 42" Snow blower | John Deere 3250M, 42 inches width (106 cm), single-stage, Total width 43 inches (109 cm), Clear height 17 inches (43 cm), front-mount, manual-lift, 175 lbs (79 kg) |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Model | Sundstrand BDU-21 |
| Oil type | Low-Viscosity Hy-Gard |
| Oil capacity | 2.6 qts (2.5 L) |
| Oil change interval | 250 h |
Brakes and Steering
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Expanding mechanical shoe brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station. Vinyl weather enclosure optional. |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| PTO | independent |
|---|---|
| Type | Mid PTO |
| Clutch | electric |