John Deere
265
Lawn tractor · 1988–1994 · 17 hp
John Deere265
The John Deere 265 is a lawn tractor manufactured from 1988 to 1994. It features a Kawasaki FC540V engine, and manual steering. The transmission is a belt-driven hydrostatic type with infinite forward and reverse.
Engine
| Engine | Kawasaki FC540V |
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| Fuel Type | gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 |
| Cooling | air-cooled vertical-shaft |
| Displacement | 32.6 ci (534 cc) |
| Bore | 3.5 in (89 mm) |
| Stroke | 3.4 in (86 mm) |
| Compression Ratio | 8.3 |
| Power Gross | 17 hp (12.7 kW) |
| Air Cleaner | dry element with foam pre-cleaner |
| Starter Volts | 12 |
| Oil Capacity | 2.1 qts (2 L) |
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki |
| Rated | 3,350 RPM |
| Oil Change Interval Hours | 50 |
Transmission
| Transmission Type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Transmission Model | Sundstrand BDU-21 |
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Oil Capacity | 2.6 qts (2.5 L) |
| Oil Type | Low-Viscosity Hy-Gard |
PTO
| Mid Type | independent |
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Hitch
| Drawbar Hitch Type | sleeve hitch optional |
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Dimensions
| Length | 71.5 in (181 cm) |
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| Width | 41.5 in (105 cm) |
| Height | 43.6 in (110 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 47.9 in (121 cm) |
Weight
| Weight | 630 lbs |
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| Shipping | 630 lbs (285 kg) |
Tires & Tracks
| Front Ag | 16x6.50-8 |
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| Rear Ag | 23x10.50-12 |
Fuel
| Capacity | 3 gal (11.4 L) |
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Steering
| Type | manual |
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Cab
| Cab | vinyl weather enclosure optional |
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Attachments
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| Mower Deck | 46 in (116 cm) |
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