
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
| Model | 260 |
| Type | Skid steer loader |
| Lift Design | Vertical |
| Years Made | 1999-2004 |
Operating Specifications
| US | Metric | |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 72.4 HP | 54.0 kW |
| Lifting Capacity (35% Tipping) | 1750 lbs | 793.8 kg |
| Lifting Capacity (50% Tipping) | 2400 lbs | 1088.6 kg |
| Operating Weight | 8250 lbs | 3742.1 kg |
| Tipping Load | 5000 lbs | 2268.0 kg |
| Lift Breakout Force | 7500 lbs | 3401.9 kg |
| Tilt Breakout Force | 4800 lbs | 2177.2 kg |
| Max. Travel Speed | 7.0 mph | 11.3 km |
| Optional High Speed | 12.0 mph | 19.3 km |
Cycle Time
| Raise Lift Arms | |
| Lower Lift Arms | |
| Bucket Rollback | |
| Bucket Dump |
Hydraulic System
| US | Metric | |
|---|---|---|
| Pump Flow | 21.3 GPM | 66.6 LPM |
| Relief Pressure | 3100 psi | 213.7 Bar |
| Optional Flow | 34.9 GPM | 113.9 LPM |
| Hydraulic Capacity | 9.0 gal | 34.1 L |
Engine Specs
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
| Model | 3029t |
| Type | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 3 |
| Emissions | Tier I |
| Rated Speed | 2400 RPM |
| Torque Power | 1600 RPM |
| Combustion | Direct injection |
| Compression Ratio | 17.8:1 |
| Firing Order | 1-2-3 |
| US | Metric | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Power | 72.4 HP | 54.0 kW |
| Net Power | 69.0 HP | 51.5 kW |
| Displacement | 179 cu in. | 2933 cc |
| Bore | 4.2 in. | 10.6 cm |
| Stroke | 4.3 in. | 11.0 cm |
| Peak Torque | 109 ft-lb | 148.1 N∙m |
| Coolant Capacity | 2.8 gal | 10.6 L |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 2.0 gal | 7.4 L |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 20.0 gal | 75.7 L |
Dimensions
| US | Metric | |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 82.9 in. | 210.5 cm |
| Bucket Hinge Pin | 127.0 in. | 322.6 cm |
| Width | 76.2 in. | 193.5 cm |
| Length | 138.0 in. | 350.4 cm |
| Dump Height | 102.0 in. | 259.1 cm |
| Dump Reach | 32.0 in. | 81.3 cm |
| Ground Clearance | 11.0 in. | 28.0 cm |
| Dump Angle | 45° |
| Rollback Angle | 35° |
| Departure Angle | 27° |




