Lawn Tractor · 1988Unverified
John Deere 260
John Deere 260 — Late 200 Series · 17 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
17 hp
Weight
274 kg
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Overview
ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
Garden tractorReference
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USAReference
Two-wheel driveReference
Steeringmanual enclosed recirculating ballReference
Expanding mechanical shoe brakesReference
Open operator station. Vinyl weather enclosure optional.Reference
Engine
17HP Kawasaki 534cc 1-cyl gasolineReference
Fuel tank11.4 LReference
Kawasaki FC540VReference
gasolineReference
1-cylinderReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Displacement32.6 ciReference
Bore/Stroke89 x 86 mmReference
Power (gross)12.7 kWReference
Compression8.3:1Reference
Rated RPM3350Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity1.6 LReference
Oil change50 hReference
Transmission
6-speed gearReference
TransmissionTuff Torq E0905Reference
Typebelt-driven gearReference
Gears6 forward and 1 reverseReference
Oil capacity3.2 LReference
Oil type90W gear lubeReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Typesleeve hitchReference
Mid PTOindependentReference
ClutchelectricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase121 cmReference
Weight274 kgReference
Front tire16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire23x10.50-12Reference
Weight56 kgReference
Ag rear23x10.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear23x10.50-12Reference
Length181 cmReference
Width105 cmReference
Height110 cmReference
Shipping weight274 kgReference
John Deere 260 attachments
46" mid-mount mower deckReference
snowblowerReference
bladeReference
260 Serial Number Location
Serial number decal on the rear of the 260, above the drawbar.Reference
260 Serial Numbers
1988475001Reference
1989595001Reference
1990010001Reference
1991100001Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps15Reference
Battery CCA342Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Battery GroupU1Reference
Attachment overview
46" mid-mount mower deckReference
SnowblowerReference
BladeReference
A 30-inch mechanical drive tiller (M03260X/MO3261X) was compatible with the John Deere 260.Reference
46" Mower deck
Typemid-mount John DeereReference
Type3-blade with manual liftReference
Cutting width116 cmReference
Overall width144 cmReference
Cut height3 to 10 cmReference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.