John Deere lawn tractors GT262
Mower Deck: 48" deck • Assembly plant: Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
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Catalog Archive: Baseline specifications compiled from historical manufacturer archives and equipment registries. Laboratory test report verification in progress.
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Engine and power specifications
- Engine model
- Kawasaki FC540V
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Rated horsepower
- 17 hp
- Rated PTO Power
- N/A (John Deere lawn tractors specification)
- Cylinders
- 1
- Displacement
- 0.5 L (32.6 ci)
- Bore / stroke
- 3.50x3.38 inches 89 x 86 mm
- Rated RPM
- N/A
- Crankcase oil capacity
- 1.7 qts (~1.6 L)
- Coolant capacity
- N/A
Maintenance picks for the GT262
Oil capacity 1.7 qts — match the filter before you drain.
Transmission and chassis specifications
- Transmission type
- Belt-driven gear (6F/1R)
- Gears (forward / reverse)
- 6 forward / 1 reverse
- Drive system
- 2WD
- Wheelbase
- 47.75 in
- Front tire
- 16x6.50-8
- Rear tire
- 23x10.50-12
- Hydraulic flow
- N/A
- Rear hitch
- N/A
Implement Draft & Ballast Matcher
Simulate draft resistance, drawbar power transfer, and optimal axle weight distribution for John Deere lawn tractors GT262.
Theoretical draft formula suggests 1,700 lbs. Official manufacturer GVWR is unrecorded for this catalog entry, so target weight is constrained to an engineering structural estimate (~135% of base operating weight) to prevent chassis overload.
Engine demand (194.7 HP) exceeds rated power (17 HP). Reduce working speed by 1.0-1.5 mph or reduce working width.
Target ballast is capped at 662 lbs based on structural engineering estimate (~135% base weight; official manufacturer GVWR unrecorded). Avoid adding excess ballast beyond this benchmark to protect axle bearings and chassis.
Catalog archival serial-number ranges
| Production year | Starting serial # | Ending serial # | Assembly plant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | #10,001 | #25,000 | Horicon, Wisconsin, USA |
| 1993 | #25,001 | #35,000 | Horicon, Wisconsin, USA |
| 1994 | #35,001 | #45,000 | Horicon, Wisconsin, USA |
| 1995 | #45,001 | #55,000 | Horicon, Wisconsin, USA |
| 1996 | #55,001 | #70,000 | Horicon, Wisconsin, USA |
| 1997 | #70,001 | #90,000 | Horicon, Wisconsin, USA |
| 1998 | #90,001 | End of run | Horicon, Wisconsin, USA |
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