John Deere 260

The 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
Model	John Deere 260
Tractor type	Lawn tractor
Production years	1987-1991
Factory	Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
Dimensions and weight
Length	1,810 mm (71.3 in)
Width	1,050 mm (41.3 in)
Height	1,100 mm (43.3 in)
Wheel base	1,210 mm (47.6 in)
Weight	274 kg (604 lbs)
Fuel capacity
Fuel tank capacity	11.4 liters (3 US gal.; 2.5 Imp. gal)

Engine

Engine
Engine model	Kawasaki FC540V
Engine type	Four-stroke, air-cooled, OHV
Cylinders	1
Fuel type	Gasoline
Displacement	0.5 L, 534 cm3, (32.6 cu·in)
Bore and stroke	89.0 mm X 86.0 mm (3.5 in X 3.39 in)
Compression ratio	8.3:1
Fuel system	Float type carburetor with fixed main jet
Horsepower	17.3 PS (12.7 kW; 17.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm
Starter	Electric
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
Chassis	4×2 2WD
Steering type	Manual enclosed recirculating ball
Brakes	Expanding mechanical shoe
Transmission
Transmission model	Tuff Torq
Transmission type	Belt-driven gear
Gears	6 forward and 1 reverse
Speed	Forward: 11.3 kmh (7.0 mph) Reverse: 4.7 kmh (2.9 mph)
Transmission oil capacity	3.2 L (0.8 US. gal, 0.7 Imp. gal.)
Transmission oil type	90W gear lube

Tires

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

Rear Hitch

Rear Hitch
Category	Sleeve hitch

Electrical system

Electrical system
Ground	Negative
Charging system	Alternator
Charging amps	16A
Battery	12V, CCA: 340A, BCI Group U1

Serial numbers

John Deere 260 serial numbers
1988	475001
1989	595001
1990	010001
1991	100001

Attachments

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Overall width	1,440 mm (57 in)
Cut height	30-100 mm (1.5-4 in)
Weight	56 kg (125 lbs)
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Height	430 mm (17 in)
Lift	120 mm (5 in)
Cut height	70 mm (3 in)
Weight	49 kg (110 lbs)
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Total width	1,090 mm (43 in)
Clear height	430 mm (17 in)
Weight	79 kg (175 lbs)