John Deere lawn tractors 265 tractor specifications

1988 - 1994

1988 - 1994 Late 200 SeriesGarden tractor

Series:

Series:260 ← 265 → 285GT275 ↓

1988 - 1991

Late 200 Series

Garden tractor

Series:

Series:	245 ←	260	→ 265
		GT262 ↓

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 ...

John Deere 260 Transmission

John Deere 260 Transmission
6-speed gear
Transmission details ...

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 ...

260 Serial Numbers

260 Serial Numbers
1988	475001
1989	595001
1990	010001
1991	100001
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.

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

Production

Production ManufacturerJohn Deere TypeGarden tractor FactoryHoricon, Wisconsin, USA

John Deere 265 Engine

John Deere 265 Engine 17HP Kawasaki 534cc 1-cyl gasoline Fuel tank3 gal
11.4 L Engine details ...

1988 - 1994

Late 200 Series

Garden tractor

Series:

Series:	260 ←	265	→ 285
		GT275 ↓

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Kawasaki FC540V
gasoline
1-cylinder
air-cooled vertical-shaft
Displacement	534 cc 32.6 ci
Bore/Stroke	3.5x3.4 inches 89 x 86 mm
Power (gross)	17 hp 12.7 kW
Air cleaner	dry element with foam pre-cleaner
Compression	8.3:1
Rated RPM	3350
Starter volts	12

Engine Oil

Engine Oil

Oil capacity	2.6 qts 2.5 L
Oil change	50 h

John Deere 265 Transmission

John Deere 265 Transmission hydrostatic Transmission details ...

1988 - 1994

Late 200 Series

Garden tractor

Series:

Series:	260 ←	265	→ 285
		GT275 ↓

Transmission

Sundstrand BDU-21

Type

belt-driven hydrostatic

Gears

infinite forward and reverse

Oil capacity

2.6 qts
2.5 L

Oil type

Low-Viscosity Hy-Gard

Oil change

250 h

Speeds

Speeds

Mechanical

Mechanical Chassis4x2 2WD Steeringmanual enclosed recirculating ball Brakesexpanding mechanical shoe CabOpen operator station. Vinyl weather enclosure optional.