John Deere 260

John Deere 260The John Deere 260 is a lawn and garden tractor model from the Late 200 series, manufactured from 1987 to 1991 by John Deere in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA. It was available in a two-wheel drive (2WD) version.

The John Deere 260 is equipped with a 534 cc (32.6 cu·in) single-cylinder gasoline engine with 89.0 mm (3.5 in) of the cylinder bore and 86.0 mm (3.39 in) of the piston stroke, and belt-driven gear transmission with 6 forward and 1 reverse gear.

The JD 260 lawn tractor features:

  • The Kawasaki FC540V gasoline engine which produces 17.3 PS (12.7 kW; 17.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm of horsepower
  • Manual enclosed recirculating ball steering
  • Expanding mechanical shoe brakes
  • Open operator station
  • The rear sleeve hitch

General specifications

General Specifications
ModelJohn Deere 260
Tractor typeLawn tractor
Production years1987-1991
FactoryHoricon, Wisconsin, USA
Dimensions and weight
Length1,810 mm (71.3 in)
Width1,050 mm (41.3 in)
Height1,100 mm (43.3 in)
Wheel base1,210 mm (47.6 in)
Weight274 kg (604 lbs)
Fuel capacity
Fuel tank capacity11.4 liters (3 US gal.; 2.5 Imp. gal)

Engine

Engine
Engine modelKawasaki FC540V
Engine typeFour-stroke, air-cooled, OHV
Cylinders1
Fuel typeGasoline
Displacement0.5 L, 534 cm3, (32.6 cu·in)
Bore and stroke89.0 mm X 86.0 mm (3.5 in X 3.39 in)
Compression ratio8.3:1
Fuel systemFloat type carburetor with fixed main jet
Horsepower17.3 PS (12.7 kW; 17.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm
StarterElectric
Oil system
Lubrication system:Full pressurized
Oil type:4-stroke or an equivalent (SF, SE, SD)
Recommended oil:SAE 10W-30
Oil capacity:1.9 L (2.01 US.qts, 1.67 Imp. qts)
Ignition system
Spark plug:NGK BPR5ES or Champion RN11YC
Spark plug gap:0.7-0.8 mm (0.0276-0.0315 in)
Valve clearance
Intake valve clearance:0.15 mm (0.006 in)
Exhaust valve clearance:0.15 mm (0.006 in)

Transmission and chassis

Chassis, steering and brakes
Chassis4×2 2WD
Steering typeManual enclosed recirculating ball
BrakesExpanding mechanical shoe
Transmission
Transmission modelTuff Torq
Transmission typeBelt-driven gear
Gears6 forward and 1 reverse
Speed Forward: 11.3 kmh (7.0 mph)
Reverse: 4.7 kmh (2.9 mph)
Transmission oil capacity3.2 L (0.8 US. gal, 0.7 Imp. gal.)
Transmission oil type90W gear lube

Tires

Tires
Front tiresLawn/turf: 16×6.50-8
Rear tiresLawn/turf: 23×10.50-12

Rear Hitch

Rear Hitch
CategorySleeve hitch

Electrical system

Electrical system
GroundNegative
Charging systemAlternator
Charging amps16A
Battery12V, CCA: 340A, BCI Group U1

Serial numbers

John Deere 260 serial numbers
1988475001
1989595001
1990010001
1991100001

Attachments

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