John Deere 265

John Deere 265The John Deere 265 is a lawn and garden tractor model from the Late 200 series, manufactured from 1987 to 1994 by John Deere in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA. It was available in a two-wheel drive (2WD) version.

The John Deere 265 is equipped with a 0.5 L (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 a belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears.

The JD 265 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 265
Tractor type Lawn tractor
Production years 1987-1994
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 285 kg (628 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: 1.8 L (1.9 US. qt, 1.6 Imp. qt.)
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 manufacturer or model Sundstrand BDU-21
Transmission type Belt-driven hydrostatic
Gears Infinite forward and reverse
Speed Forward: 11.3 kmh (7.0 mph)
Reverse: 4.7 kmh (2.9 mph)
Transmission oil capacity 2.5 L (0.7 US. gal, 0.5 Imp. gal.)

Tires

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

Rear Hitch

Reart Hitch
Category Sleeve hitch

Electrical system

Electrical system
Ground Negative
Charging system Alternator
Charging amps 16A
Battery 12V, CCA: 335A, BCI Group 22F

Serial numbers

John Deere 265 serial numbers
1988 457001
1989 595001
1990 010001
1991 100001
1992 130001
1993 150001
1994 160001

Attachments

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Lift 120 mm (5 in)
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Total width 1,090 mm (43 in)
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