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John Deere 1250 Specs ( 1982-1989 )

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Production

Description Compact Utility tractor / Built in Japan
Distributor John Deere
Manufacturer Yanmar
Original price $14,295 (1983 2WD )

Engine

Engine type Yanmar 2.3L 3-cyl diesel
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.
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
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) 2240 lbs (1016 kg)
Rear Type II/I

PTO

Engine RPM 540@2295
Rear PTO live *Two-stage clutch
Rear PTO Type 540 (1.375)

Electrical

Battery CCA 485
Battery volts 12
Charging amps 25
Charging system alternator
Ground negative

Dimensions & Tires

2WD Wheelbase 74.4 inches (188 cm)
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
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)
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)
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

Nebraska Tractor Test 1437

Description Diesel 9-speed 4WDMay 13 - June 1, 1982Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1437 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance
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
Drive type Mechanical Front-Wheel Drive published in 1984, by John Deere