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John Deere 1250

John Deere 1250 tractor
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The John Deere 1250 is a compact utility tractor built by Yanmar from 1982 to 1989. It features a Yanmar 2.3L 3-cylinder diesel engine producing 44 hp gross, with a 9-speed gear transmission. Available in two- or four-wheel drive, it includes power assist steering, mechanical rear differential lock, and differential hydraulic wet disc brakes. The tractor has a live two-stage clutch PTO with 540 rpm at 2295 engine RPM. It offers a variety of hydraulic and hitch capabilities, and optional front-end loader attachments. The 1250 was built in Japan and distributed by John Deere, with original prices ranging from $14,295 to $18,795 depending on configuration.
John Deere 1250compact utility tractorYanmar engine44 hp tractor9-speed transmissiontractor specifications
Power44 hp
Founded1982 - 1989
Model1250

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 1250

Power

PTO (tested):40.70 hp (30.3 kW)
PTO (claimed):40 hp (29.8 kW)
Engine (gross):44 hp (32.8 kW)
Drawbar (tested):33.44 hp (24.9 kW)

Engine

Model:Yanmar 2.3L 3-cyl diesel
Idle RPM:800-2675
Fuel tank:17.2 gal (65.1 L)
Rated RPM:2500
Air cleaner:dry
Bore/Stroke:3.74x4.33 inches (95 x 110 mm)
Compression:18:1
Fuel system:direct injection
Displacement:142.7 ci (2.3 L)
Firing order:1-3-2
Oil capacity:11.2 qts (10.6 L)
Power (gross):44 hp (32.8 kW)
Starter volts:12
Coolant capacity:8.4 qts (7.9 L)
Oil change interval:200 h

Height

2WD Hood:55 inches (139 cm)
2WD ROPS:87.2 inches (221 cm)
4WD Hood:56.1 inches (142 cm)
4WD ROPS:88.3 inches (224 cm)

Weight

Ballasted:5180 lbs (2349 kg)
2WD Shipping:4125 lbs (1871 kg)
4WD Shipping:4875 lbs (2211 kg)
4WD Operating:5090 lbs (2308 kg)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery CCA:485
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:25
Charging system:alternator

Hydraulics

Type:open center
Valves:0 to 2
Pressure:2200 psi (151.7 bar)
Pump flow:11.2 gpm (42.4 lpm)
Total flow:15.9 gpm (60.2 lpm)
Steering flow:4.7 gpm (17.8 lpm)

Mechanical

ROPS:Two-post ROPS. Canopy optional.
Drive:Two- or four-wheel drive
Brakes:Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes
Steering:power assist
Final drives:inboard planetary
Differential lock:mechanical rear

Production

Type:Compact Utility tractor
Built in:Japan
Distributor:John Deere
Manufacturer:Yanmar
Original price:$14,295 (1983 2WD), $18,795 (1983 4WD), $18,700 (1988)

Attachments

front-end loader:100 Loader with 1760 lbs lift (full at pin) (798 kg), 2505 lbs breakout (1136 kg), 48° dump, 38 inches reach (dumped) (96 cm), 16° rollback, 109 inches height (at pin) (276 cm), 87 inches clearance (dumped) (220 cm), 104 inches clearance (level) (264 cm), boom cyl: 2.25 inches (5 cm), bucket cyl: 2.25 inches (5 cm), weight: 975 lbs (442 kg), Bucket width: 61 inches (154 cm) and 73 inches (185 cm)

Transmission

Note:Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in three ranges (I, II, III). Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift range or gear.
Type:gear
Gears:9 forward and 3 reverse
Clutch:dry disc
Oil capacity:33.3 qts (31.5 L)

Tractor hitch

Control:center-link draft sensing with position and control
Rear Type:II/I
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm):2240 lbs (1016 kg)

Dimensions & Tires

Width:65.2 inches (165 cm)
Length:134.3 inches (341 cm)
Rear tread:51 to 79 inches (129 to 200 cm)
Front tread:55 to 74.8 inches (139 to 189 cm)
2WD Wheelbase:74.4 inches (188 cm)
4WD Wheelbase:78.1 inches (198 cm)
Lawn/turf rear:21.5L-16.1
Lawn/turf front:27x9.50-15
Clearance (front axle):17.5 inches (44 cm)
2WD Standard tires (ag):Front: 6.50-16. Rear: 13.6-28
4WD Standard tires (ag):Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 14.9-28

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:live Two-stage clutch
Engine RPM:540@2295
Rear PTO Type:540 (1.375)

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