John Deere 1250 Specs ( 1982-1989 )
Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor / Built in Japan |
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| Distributor | John Deere |
| Manufacturer | Yanmar |
| Original price | $14,295 (1983 2WD ) |
Engine
| Engine type | Yanmar 2.3L 3-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 17.2 gal (65.1 L) |
| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.74x4.33 inches (95 x 110 mm) |
| Compression | 18:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 8.4 qts (7.9 L) |
| Description | Yanmar / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled inline |
| Displacement | 142.7 ci (2.3 L) |
| Firing order | 1-3-2 |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Idle RPM | 800-2675 |
| Power (gross) | 44 hp (32.8 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2500 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Oil capacity | 11.2 qts (10.6 L) |
| Oil change | 200 h |
| Drawbar (tested) | 33.44 hp (24.9 kW) |
| Engine (gross) | 44 hp (32.8 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 40 hp (29.8 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 40.70 hp (30.3 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc |
|---|---|
| Description | Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in three ranges (I, II, III). Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift range or gear. |
| Gears | 9 forward and 3 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 33.3 qts (31.5 L) |
| Transmission type | 9-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Description | Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes / Two-post ROPS. Canopy optional. |
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| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Final drives | inboard planetary |
| Steering | power assist |
Hydraulics
| Pressure | 2200 psi (151.7 bar) |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 11.2 gpm (42.4 lpm) |
| Steering flow | 4.7 gpm (17.8 lpm) |
| Total flow | 15.9 gpm (60.2 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 0 to 2 |
Hitch
| Control | center-link draft sensing with position and control |
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| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 2240 lbs (1016 kg) |
| Rear Type | II/I |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 540@2295 |
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| Rear PTO | live *Two-stage clutch |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery CCA | 485 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 25 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Wheelbase | 74.4 inches (188 cm) |
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| 4WD Wheelbase | 78.1 inches (198 cm) |
| Clearance (front axle) | 17.5 inches (44 cm) |
| Front tread | 55 to 74.8 inches (139 to 189 cm) |
| Length | 134.3 inches (341 cm) |
| Rear tread | 51 to 79 inches (129 to 200 cm) |
| Width | 65.2 inches (165 cm) |
| 2WD Rear tire | 13.6-28 |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 74.4 inches (188 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 78.1 inches (198 cm) |
| Front tire | 6.50-16 |
| Weight | 4125 to 5090 pounds |
| 2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 6.50-16. Rear: 13.6-28 |
| 4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 14.9-28 |
| Lawn/turf front | 27x9.50-15 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 21.5L-16.1 |
1250 Serial Numbers
| 1982 | 1000 |
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| 1983 | 1256 |
| 1984 | 3001 |
| 1985 | 4001 |
| 1986 | 5001 |
| 1987 | 5501 |
| 1988 | 5785 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Location: | Serial number plate below the PTO on rear of transfer case. |
John Deere 1250 Height
| 2WD Hood | 55 inches (139 cm) |
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| 2WD ROPS | 87.2 inches (221 cm) |
| 4WD Hood | 56.1 inches (142 cm) |
| 4WD ROPS | 88.3 inches (224 cm) |
John Deere 1250 Weight
| 2WD Shipping | 4125 lbs (1871 kg) |
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| 4WD Operating | 5090 lbs (2308 kg) |
| 4WD Shipping | 4875 lbs (2211 kg) |
| Ballasted | 5180 lbs (2349 kg) |
John Deere 1250 attachments
| Description | front-end loader |
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Nebraska Tractor Test 1437
| Description | Diesel 9-speed 4WDMay 13 - June 1, 1982Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1437 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance |
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| Fuel use | 2.4 gal/hour (9.1 l/hour) / 2.4 gal/hour (9.1 l/hour) / 2.4 gal/hour (9.1 l/hour) |
| Max power | 33.44 hp (24.9 kW) |
| Max pull | 5,164 lbs (2342 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 40.70 hp (30.3 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 40.98 hp (30.6 kW) |
References
| Description | Consumer Products Price List published in 1983, by John Deere / Grounds Care Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 1983, by John Deere / Loaders, Spreaders and Blades published in 1984, by John Deere / Tractors 40 to 80 HP published in 1981, by John Deere / Operator's Manual 1250, 1450 and 1650 Tractors (OMRW18976) published in 1986 / Compact Utility/Utility Tractors Product Information Handbook published in 1983, by John Deere / Utility Tractors Product Information Handbook published in 1984, by John Deere / Tractors 40 to 85 HP published in 1986, by John Deere / Tractors 40 to 95 HP published in 1988, by John Deere / 40 to 100 HP Tractors Product Information Handbook published in 1987, by John Deere / 40 to 100 HP Tractors Product Information Handbook published in 1988, by John Deere / Compact Utility Diesel Tractors 14.5 to 40 PTO hp published in 1982, by John Deere / Diesel Tractors 14.5 to 60 PTO hp published in 1984, by John Deere / Agricultural Price List published in 1983, by John Deere / Tractors Hi-Crop, Low-Profile, Narrow- and Wide-Tread published in 1985, by John Deere |
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| Drive type | Mechanical Front-Wheel Drive published in 1984, by John Deere |