Lawn tractors John Deere

John Deere 260

1988 – 1991

John Deere 260
John Deere 260

Specifications

Model information
Production years1988 - 1991
SeriesLate 200 Series
Equipment typeGarden tractor
Production
ManufacturerJohn Deere
Equipment typeGarden tractor
Built inBuilt in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
John Deere 260 Engine
Engine17HP Kawasaki 534cc 1-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank3 gal
11.4 L
Details Engine details ...
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
Steeringmanual enclosed recirculating ball
BrakesExpanding mechanical shoe brakes
Cab / ROPSOpen operator station. Vinyl weather enclosure optional.
Tractor hitch
Typesleeve hitch (optional)
Power Take-off (PTO)
Mid PTOindependent
Clutchelectric
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase47.9 inches
121 cm
Weight605 lbs
274 kg
Front tire16x6.50-8
Rear tire23x10.50-12
Details Full dimensions and tires ...
John Deere 260 attachments
Attachment
46" mid-mount mower deck
snowblower
blade
Details Attachment details ...
260 Serial Number Location
LocationSerial number decal on the rear of the 260, above the drawbar.
260 Serial Numbers
1988475001
1989595001
1990010001
1991100001
Details
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
Electrical
Groundnegative
Charging systemalternator
Charging amps15
Battery CCA342
Battery volts12
Battery GroupU1
References
Publication
200 Series published in 1989, by John Deere
200 Series published in 1990, by John Deere
Riding Mowers Product Information Handbook published in 1991, by John Deere
Lawn & Garden Tractors published in 1988, by John Deere
Lawn & Garden Equipment published in 1990, by John Deere
Grounds Care & Recreation Products Sales Manual published in 1989, by John Deere
New Implements for the 240, 260, 265, and 285 Lawn & Garden Tractors published in 1988, by John Deere
Operator's Manual 240, 260, 265, 285 Lawn and Garden Tractors (OMM79648) published in 1989
Operator's Manual 240, 260, 265, 285 Lawn and Garden Tractors (OMM95270) published in 1989
Operator's Manual 240, 260, 265, 285 Lawn and Garden Tractors (OMM96102) published in 1990

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