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John Deere 260



John Deere 260 tractor photo
1988 - 1991
Late 200 Series
Garden tractor
Series map:
245
260
265
14.0hp
17.0hp
17.0hp
Production
ManufacturerJohn Deere
Garden tractor
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
John Deere 260 Engine
17HP Kawasaki 534cc 1-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank3 gal
11.4 L
Engine details ...
John Deere 260 Transmission
6-speed gear
Transmission details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Steeringmanual enclosed recirculating ball
Expanding mechanical shoe brakes
Open operator station. Vinyl weather enclosure optional.
Photos
John Deere 260.
John Deere 260 photos...
Tractor hitch
Typesleeve hitch OptOptional
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
Full dimensions and tires ...
John Deere 260 attachments
46" mid-mount mower deck
snowblower
blade
Attachment details ...
260 Serial Number Location
John Deere 260 serial number location
Serial number decal on the rear of the 260, above the drawbar.
260 Serial Numbers
1988475001
1989595001
1990010001
1991100001

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Electrical
Groundnegative
Charging systemalternator
Charging amps15
Battery CCA342
Battery volts12
Battery GroupU1
References
260 references literature
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
260 manuals literature
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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