Wikitractor

John Deere 1250

Production ended · 2WD or 4WD

PTO power · claimed

40 hp

Weight
5,090 lb
Engines
1 Diesel
Built
no record
Price new
no record

Power

Engine44 hp gross
PTO40 hp claimed
PTO, tested40.7 hp
Drawbar33.4 hp tested
Listed power44 hp engine basis

Engines

Yanmar 2.3L 3-cyl dieselDiesel · 3 cyl143 ci
Engine details
Yanmar 2.3L 3-cyl diesel
Bore × stroke
3.74 in × 4.33 in
Rated speed
2,500 rpm
Rated power
44 hp
Compression
18:1
Cooling
liquid-cooled inline
Firing order
1-3-2

Transmissions

9-speed geargear9F / 3R
Transmission notes

9-speed gear: 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.

Weight

Weight5,090 lb operating; 4WD
Shipping4,125 lb
Ballasted5,180 lb

Dimensions

Wheelbase74.4 in
Length134.3 in
Width65.2 in
Height87.2 in 2WD
Front axle clearance17.5 in
Front tread, narrowest55 in
Front tread, widest74.8 in
Rear tread, narrowest51 in
Rear tread, widest79 in

Capacities

Fuel tank17.2 gal

Hydraulics

Systemopen center
Pump flow11.2 gpm
Total flow15.9 gpm
Steering flow4.7 gpm
Pressure2,200 psi
Remote valves0 to 2

Hitch

Rear hitch categoryII/I
Controlcenter-link draft sensing with position and control
Rear lift capacityno record
Rear lift at 24 in (610 mm)2,240 lb

PTO

Rear PTOlive
Rear PTO speeds540 (1.375)
Engine rpm at PTO speed540@2295

Chassis

Drive2WD/4WD
Steeringpower assist
BrakesDifferential hydraulic wet disc brakes
Differential lockmechanical rear
Final drivesinboard planetary
CabTwo-post ROPS. Canopy optional

Tires

Front6.50-16
Rear13.6-28

Electrical

System voltage12 V
Cold cranking485 CCA
Chargingalternator
Charging output25 A
Groundnegative

Production

FactoriesJapan
Built byYanmar

Serial numbers

Serial number plate below the PTO on rear of transfer case.

YearFirst serial
19821000
19831256
19843001
19854001
19865001
19875501
19885785

Literature

  • Consumer Products Price List John Deere, 1983
  • Grounds Care Equipment Purchasing Guide John Deere, 1983
  • Loaders, Spreaders and Blades John Deere, 1984
  • Tractors 40 to 80 HP John Deere, 1981
  • Operator's Manual 1250, 1450 and 1650 Tractors (OMRW18976) 1986
  • Compact Utility/Utility Tractors Product Information Handbook John Deere, 1983
  • Utility Tractors Product Information Handbook John Deere, 1984
  • Tractors 40 to 85 HP John Deere, 1986
  • Tractors 40 to 95 HP John Deere, 1988
  • 40 to 100 HP Tractors Product Information Handbook John Deere, 1987
  • 40 to 100 HP Tractors Product Information Handbook John Deere, 1988
  • Compact Utility Diesel Tractors 14.5 to 40 PTO hp John Deere, 1982
  • Diesel Tractors 14.5 to 60 PTO hp John Deere, 1984
  • Mechanical Front-Wheel Drive John Deere, 1984
  • Agricultural Price List John Deere, 1983
  • Tractors Hi-Crop, Low-Profile, Narrow- and Wide-Tread John Deere, 1985

Attachments

  • front-end loader