Lawn Tractor · 1988Unverified
John Deere 265
John Deere 265 — 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
630 to 755 pounds
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Overview
ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
Garden tractorReference
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USAReference
Two-wheel driveReference
Manual steeringReference
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
Air cleanerdry element with foam pre-cleanerReference
Compression8.3:1Reference
Rated RPM3350Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity2.0 LReference
Oil change50 hReference
Transmission
hydrostaticReference
TransmissionSundstrand BDU-21Reference
Typebelt-driven hydrostaticReference
Gearsinfinite forward and reverseReference
Oil capacity2.5 LReference
Oil typeLow-Viscosity Hy-GardReference
Oil change250 hReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Typesleeve hitchReference
Mid PTOindependentReference
ClutchelectricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase121 cmReference
Weight630 to 755 poundsReference
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 weight285 kgReference
Shipping weight342 kgReference
John Deere 265 attachments
46" mid-mount mower deckReference
snowblowerReference
bladeReference
265 Serial Number Location
Serial number decal on the rear of the tractor, above the drawbar.Reference
265 Serial Numbers
1988457001Reference
1989595001Reference
1990010001Reference
1991100001Reference
1992130001Reference
1993150001Reference
1994160001Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps15Reference
Battery CCA341Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Battery Group22FReference
Attachment overview
46" mid-mount mower deckReference
SnowblowerReference
BladeReference
A 30-inch mechanical drive tiller (M03260X/MO3261X) was compatible with the John Deere 265.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.