John Deere lawn tractors
John Deere GT262
The John Deere GT262 is a garden tractor produced from 1992 to 1998 as part of the GT200 Series. It features a 17 hp Kawasaki FC540V 534cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, a 6-speed Tuff Torq E0905 belt-driven gear transmission, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has a wheelbase of 47.75 inches and weighs 490 lbs. It includes mid PTO with an electric clutch and internal wet disc brakes. The GT262 supports various attachments including 44" and 48" mid-mount mower decks, a 42" blade, a 38" snowblower, and a 30-inch mechanical tiller. It was built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA, and originally sold for $4,599 in 1995.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere GT262
Tires
| Rear tire | 23x10.50-12 |
|---|---|
| Front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Kawasaki FC540V |
| Power | 17 hp (12.7 kW) |
| Cooling | air-cooled vertical-shaft |
| Idle RPM | 1400-3350 |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 2.75 gal (10.4 L) |
| Air cleaner | paper and foam |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.50x3.38 inches (89 x 86 mm) |
| Fuel system | carburetor |
| Displacement | 534 cc (32.6 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 1.7 qts (1.6 L) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Compression ratio | 8.3:1 |
| Oil change interval | 100 h |
Dimensions
| Width | 39 inches (99 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 43 inches (109 cm) |
| Length | 69 inches (175 cm) |
| Weight | 490 lbs (222 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 47.75 inches (121 cm) |
| Rear tread | 28.5/30.75 inches (72/78 cm) |
| Front tread | 29 inches (73 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery CCA | 295 |
| Battery Group | U1 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 15 |
| Charging system | flywheel alternator |
Production
| Series | GT200 Series |
|---|---|
| Built in | Horicon, Wisconsin, USA |
| Category | Garden tractor |
| Original price | $4,599 in 1995 |
| Years produced | 1992 - 1998 |
Attachments
| Tiller | Compatible with M03262X 30-inch mechanical tiller |
|---|---|
| 42" Blade | John Deere, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm) |
| 38" Snow blower | John Deere, front-mount, 38 inches width (96 cm) |
| 44" mid-mount mower deck | John Deere BM18366, 44 inches (111 cm), 3-blade (six blades used in mulching configuration, two per spindle), manual lift, rear-discharge, Cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm) |
| 48" mid-mount mower deck | John Deere BM18362, 48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, right-discharge, Cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm), 135 lbs (61 kg) |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 6 forward and 1 reverse |
| Model | Tuff Torq E0905 |
| Oil capacity | 3.4 qts (3.2 L) |
Other features
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Internal wet disc brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Serial Numbers
| 1992 | 010001 |
|---|---|
| 1993 | 025001 |
| 1994 | 035001 |
| 1995 | 045001 |
| 1996 | 055001 |
| 1997 | 070001 |
| 1998 | 090001 |
| Location | Serial number decal on the rear of the GT262, above the drawbar. |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Type | independent |
|---|---|
| Clutch | electric |
| Location | Mid PTO |