Tractor · 1982Unverified
John Deere 1250
John Deere 1250 — Compact Utility tractor · 44 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
44 hp
Max power
24.9 kW
Weight
4125 to 5090 pounds
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Overview
DistributorJohn DeereReference
ManufacturerYanmarReference
Compact Utility tractorReference
Built in JapanReference
Original price$14,295 (1983 2WD )Reference
Original price$18,795 (1983 4WD )Reference
Original price$18,700 (1988 )Reference
Two- or four-wheel driveReference
Final drivesinboard planetaryReference
Differential lockmechanical rearReference
Steeringpower assistReference
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Two-post ROPS. Canopy optional.Reference
Engine
Yanmar 2.3L 3-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank65.1 LReference
Engine (gross)32.8 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)24.9 kWReference
YanmarReference
dieselReference
3-cylinderReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Displacement2.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke95 x 110 mmReference
Power (gross)32.8 kWReference
Fuel systemdirect injectionReference
Air cleanerdryReference
Compression18:1Reference
Rated RPM2500Reference
Idle RPM800-2675Reference
Firing order1-3-2Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Coolant capacity7.9 LReference
Oil capacity10.6 LReference
Oil change200 hReference
Power at rated engine speed30.3 kWReference
Max power24.9 kWReference
Transmission
9-speed gearReference
TypegearReference
Gears9 forward and 3 reverseReference
Clutchdry discReference
Oil capacity31.5 LReference
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.Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)29.8 kWReference
PTO (tested)30.3 kWReference
Typeopen centerReference
Pressure151.7 barReference
Valves0 to 2Reference
Pump flow42.4 lpmReference
Total flow60.2 lpmReference
Steering flow17.8 lpmReference
Rear TypeII/IReference
Controlcenter-link draft sensing with position and controlReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)1016 kgReference
Rear PTOliveReference
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM540@2295Reference
Power at rated PTO speed30.6 kWReference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase188 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase198 cmReference
Weight4125 to 5090 poundsReference
Front tire6.50-16Reference
2WD Rear tire13.6-28Reference
2WD Standard tires (ag)Front: 6.50-16. Rear: 13.6-28Reference
4WD Standard tires (ag)Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 14.9-28Reference
Lawn/turf front27x9.50-15Reference
Lawn/turf rear21.5L-16.1Reference
Length341 cmReference
Width165 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)44 cmReference
Front tread139 to 189 cmReference
Rear tread129 to 200 cmReference
2WD Shipping1871 kgReference
4WD Shipping2211 kgReference
4WD Operating2308 kgReference
Ballasted2349 kgReference
John Deere 1250 attachments
front-end loaderReference
1250 Serial Numbers
Location:Serial number plate below the PTO on rear of transfer case.Reference
19821000Reference
19831256Reference
19843001Reference
19854001Reference
19865001Reference
19875501Reference
19885785Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps25Reference
Battery CCA485Reference
Battery volts12Reference
John Deere 1250 Height
2WD Hood139 cmReference
4WD Hood142 cmReference
2WD ROPS221 cmReference
4WD ROPS224 cmReference
Test results
Diesel 9-speed 4WDMay 13 - June 1, 1982Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1437 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use9.1 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Max pull2342 kgReference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.