1988 - 1991
| 1988 - 1991 |
| Late 200 Series |
| Garden tractor |
Series:
| Series: | 245 ← | 260 | → 265 |
| | GT262 ↓ | |
1993 - 1994
| 1993 - 1994 |
| Late 200 Series |
| Garden tractor |
Production
| Production |
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
| Type | Garden tractor |
| Factory | Horicon, Wisconsin, USA |
John Deere 245 Engine
| John Deere 245 Engine |
| 14HP Kawasaki 422cc 1-cyl gasoline |
| Fuel tank | 3 gal
11.4 L |
| Engine details ... |
John Deere 245 Transmission
| John Deere 245 Transmission |
| hydrostatic |
| Transmission details ... |
Mechanical
| Mechanical |
| Chassis | 4x2 2WD |
| Steering | manual |
| Brakes | expanding mechanical shoe |
| Cab | Open operator station. |
Dimensions & Tires
| Dimensions & Tires |
| Wheelbase | 47.9 inches
121 cm |
| Weight | 610 lbs
276 kg |
| Front tire | 16x6.5-8 |
| Rear tire | 23x10.50-12 |
| Full dimensions and tires ... |
Electrical
| Electrical |
| Ground | negative |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Charging amps | 13 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
Production
| Production |
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
| Type | Garden tractor |
| Factory | Horicon, Wisconsin, USA |
John Deere 260 Engine
| John Deere 260 Engine |
| 17HP Kawasaki 534cc 1-cyl gasoline |
| Fuel tank | 3 gal
11.4 L |
| Engine details ... |
1988 - 1991
| 1988 - 1991 |
| Late 200 Series |
| Garden tractor |
Series:
| Series: | 245 ← | 260 | → 265 |
| | GT262 ↓ | |
Engine Detail
| Engine Detail |
| Kawasaki FC540V |
| gasoline |
| 1-cylinder |
| air-cooled vertical-shaft |
| Displacement | 534 cc
32.6 ci |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.5x3.38 inches
89 x 86 mm |
| Power (gross) | 17 hp
12.7 kW |
| Compression | 8.3:1 |
| Rated RPM | 3350 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Engine Oil
| Engine Oil |
| |
| Oil capacity | 1.7 qts
1.6 L |
| Oil change | 50 h
|
John Deere 260 Transmission
| John Deere 260 Transmission |
| 6-speed gear |
| Transmission details ... |
1988 - 1991
| 1988 - 1991 |
| Late 200 Series |
| Garden tractor |
Series:
| Series: | 245 ← | 260 | → 265 |
| | GT262 ↓ | |
Transmission
| Transmission |
| Transmission | Tuff Torq |
| Type | belt-driven gear |
| Gears | 6 forward and 1 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 3.4 qts
3.2 L |
| Oil type | |
Speeds
Mechanical
| Mechanical |
| Chassis | 4x2 2WD |
| Steering | manual enclosed recirculating ball |
| Brakes | expanding mechanical shoe |
| Cab | Open operator station. Vinyl weather enclosure optional. |
Tractor hitch
| Tractor hitch |
| Type | sleeve hitch OptOptional |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Power Take-off (PTO) |
| Mid PTO | independent |
| Clutch | electric |
Dimensions & Tires
| Dimensions & Tires |
| Wheelbase | 47.9 inches
121 cm |
| Weight | 605 lbs
274 kg |
| Front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
| Rear tire | 23x10.50-12 |
| Full dimensions and tires ... |
1988 - 1991
| 1988 - 1991 |
| Late 200 Series |
| Garden tractor |
Series:
| Series: | 245 ← | 260 | → 265 |
| | GT262 ↓ | |
John Deere 260 Tires
| John Deere 260 Tires |
| Ag rear | 23x10.50-12 |
| Lawn/turf front | 16x6.50-8 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 23x10.50-12 |
260 Serial Numbers
| 260 Serial Numbers |
| 1988 | 475001 |
| 1989 | 595001 |
| 1990 | 010001 |
| 1991 | 100001 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
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260 Serial Location
| 260 Serial Location |
|
| Serial number decal on the rear of the 260, above the drawbar. |
Electrical
| Electrical |
| Ground | negative |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Charging amps | 15 |
| Battery CCA | 342 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Battery Group | U1 |
