John Deere 265
1988 - 1994
Late 200 Series Garden tractor
Series map:
260
265
285
17.0hp
17.0hp
18.0hp
Production
Manufacturer John Deere
Garden tractor
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Expanding mechanical shoe brakes
Open operator station. Vinyl weather enclosure optional.
Tractor hitch
Type sleeve hitch Opt Optional
Power Take-off (PTO)
Mid PTO independent
Clutch electric
265 Serial Number Location
Serial number decal on the rear of the tractor, above the drawbar.
Electrical
Ground negative
Charging system alternator
Charging amps 15
Battery CCA 341
Battery volts 12
Battery Group 22F
References
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
Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 1994, 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
240 & 265 Lawn & Garden Tractors (OMM114669)
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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