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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.
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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

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