Production | |
| Distributor: | John Deere |
| Manufacturer: | Yanmar |
| Type: | Compact Utility tractor |
| Factory: | Japan |
| Original price: | $18,700 (1988 ) |
John Deere 1250 Power | |
| 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 |
Mechanical | |
| Chassis: | 4x2 2WD |
| 4x4 MFWD 4WD | |
| Final drives: | inboard planetary |
| Differential lock: | mechanical |
| Steering: | power assist |
| Brakes: | differential hydraulic wet disc |
| Cab: | Two-post ROPS. Canopy optional. |
| Transmission: | 9-speed sliding gear |
Hydraulics | |
| Type: | open center |
| 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 | |
| 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) | |
| Rear PTO: | continuous |
| Rear RPM: | 540 |
1250 Serial Numbers | |
| 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 |
Electrical | |
| Ground: | negative |
| Charging system: | alternator |
| Charging amps: | 25 |
| Battery volts: | 12 |
Engine Detail | |
| Yanmar | |
| diesel | |
| 3-cylinder | |
| liquid-cooled | |
| Displacement: | 142.7 ci 2.3 L |
| Bore/Stroke: | 3.74x4.33 inches 95 x 110 mm |
| Power (gross): | 44 hp 32.8 kW |
| Fuel system: | direct injection |
| Compression: | 18:1 |
| Rated RPM: | 2500 |
| Starter volts: | 12 |
| Oil capacity: | 11.2 qts 10.6 L |
| Coolant capacity: | 8.4 qts 7.9 L |
Transmission | |
| Type: | sliding gear |
| Gears: | 9 forward and 3 reverse |
| Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in three ranges (I, II, III). | |
Dimensions | |
| 4WD Wheelbase: | 78 inches 198 cm |
| Length: | 134.3 inches 341 cm |
| Width: | 65.2 inches 165 cm |
| Height (hood): | 56.1 inches 142 cm |
| Clearance (front axle): | 17.5 inches 44 cm |
| Front tread: | 55 to 74.8 inches 139 to 189 cm |
| Rear tread: | 51 to 79 inches 129 to 200 cm |