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John Deere 1250
 | 1982 - 1989
Compact Utility tractorYanmar built |
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1982 - 1989 | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Yanmar built | |
1982 - 1989 | |
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Compact Utility tractor | |
Yanmar built |
Production | |
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Distributor | John Deere |
Manufacturer | Yanmar |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Built in Japan | |
Original price | $14,295 (1983 2WD ) |
$18,795 (1983 4WD ) | |
$18,700 (1988 ) | |
John Deere 1250 Engine | |
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Yanmar 2.3L 3-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 17.2 gal
65.1 L |
Engine details ...  | |
John Deere 1250 Transmission | |
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9-speed gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
John Deere 1250 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 44 hp
32.8 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 40 hp
29.8 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 33.44 hp
24.9 kW |
PTO (tested) | 40.70 hp
30.3 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | inboard planetary |
Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Steering | power assist |
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Two-post ROPS. Canopy optional. | |
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John Deere 1250 photos...  |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Pressure | 2200 psi
151.7 bar |
Valves | 0 to 2 |
Pump flow | 11.2 gpm
42.4 lpm |
Total flow | 15.9 gpm
60.2 lpm |
Steering flow | 4.7 gpm
17.8 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II/I |
Control | center-link draft sensing with position and control |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 2240 lbs
1016 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | live *Two-stage clutch |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@2295 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 74.4 inches
188 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 78.1 inches
198 cm |
Weight | 4125 to 5090 pounds |
Front tire | 6.50-16 |
2WD Rear tire | 13.6-28 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
John Deere 1250 attachments | |
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front-end loader | |
Attachment details ...  |
1250 Serial Numbers | |
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Location: | Serial number plate below the PTO on rear of transfer case. |
1982 | 1000 |
1983 | 1256 |
1984 | 3001 |
1985 | 4001 |
1986 | 5001 |
1987 | 5501 |
1988 | 5785 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 25 |
Battery CCA | 485 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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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 | |
Mechanical Front-Wheel Drive 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 |