SPECS / COMPARISON
John Deere 260 vs Gehl R260
A detailed comparison of the John Deere 260 and the Gehl R260. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
John Deere 26054.0 kW (72.4 HP)
Gehl R26053.7 kW (72.0 HP)
Operating Weight
John Deere 2603742.1 kg (8250 lbs)
Gehl R2603719.5 kg (8200 lbs)
| Specification | John Deere 260 Skid Steers | Gehl R260 Skid Steers |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Skid steer | Skid steer |
| Lift Design | Vertical | Radial |
| Years Made | 1999-2004 | 2014-2022 |
| Horsepower | 54.0 kW (72.4 HP) | 53.7 kW (72.0 HP) |
| Rating Operating Capacity (35% Tipping) | 793.8 kg (1750 lbs) | 816.5 kg (1800 lbs) |
| Rating Operating Capacity (50% Tipping) | 1088.6 kg (2400 lbs) | 1179.3 kg (2600 lbs) |
| Operating Weight | 3742.1 kg (8250 lbs) | 3719.5 kg (8200 lbs) |
| Tipping Load | 2268.0 kg (5000 lbs) | 1995.8 kg (5200 lbs) |
| Lift Breakout Force | 3401.9 kg (7500 lbs) | — |
| Tilt Breakout Force | 2177.2 kg (4800 lbs) | — |
| Maximum Travel Speed | 11.3 km (7.0 mph) | 19.1 km (11.9 mph) |
| Optional High Speed | 19.3 km (12.0 mph) | — |
| Pump Capacity | 66.6 LPM (21.3 GPM) | 89.0 LPM (23.5 GPM) |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 213.7 Bar (3100 psi) | 220.6 Bar (3200 psi) |
| Optional Pump Capacity | 113.9 LPM (34.9 GPM) | 132.5 LPM (35.0 GPM) |
| Hydraulic Tank Capacity | 34.1 L (9.0 gal) | 30.3 L (8.0 gal) |
| Engine Manufacturer | John Deere | Yanmar |
| Engine Model | 3029 t | 4 TNV98CT-NMS |
| Engine Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| No of Cylinders | 3 | 4 |
| Rated Speed | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Torque Speed | 1600 RPM | 1625 RPM |
| Combustion Chamber | Direct injection | Direct injection |
| Emissions | Tier I | Tier 4 |
| Compression Ratio | 17.8:1 | 18.5 |
| Firing Order | 1-2-3 | 1-3-4-2 |
| Gross Power | 54.0 kW (72.4 HP) | 53.7 kW (72.0 HP) |
| Displacement | 2933 cc (179 cu in.) | 3320 cc (202.6 cu in.) |
| Bore | 10.6 cm (4.2 in.) | 9.8 cm (3.9 in.) |
| Stroke | 11.0 cm (4.3 in.) | 11.0 cm (4.3 in.) |
| Peak Torque | 148.1 N∙m (109 ft-lb) | 294 N∙m (217 ft-lb) |
| Coolant Capacity | 10.6 L (2.8 gal) | 6.4 L (1.7 gal) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 7.4 L (2.0 gal) | 10.4 L (2.7 gal) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75.7 L (20.0 gal) | 81.3 L (21.5 gal) |
| Cab Height | 210.5 cm (82.9 in.) | 205.7 cm (81.0 in.) |
| Bucket Hinge Pin Height | 322.6 cm (127.0 in.) | 312.4 cm (123.0 in.) |
| Width | 193.5 cm (76.2 in.) | 166.4 cm (65.5 in.) |
| Length with Bucket | 350.4 cm (138.0 in.) | 363.2 cm (143.0 in.) |
| Dump Height | 259.1 cm (102.0 in.) | 238.8 cm (94.0 in.) |
| Dump Reach | 81.3 cm (32.0 in.) | 68.6 cm (27.0 in.) |
| Ground Clearance | 28.0 cm (11.0 in.) | 20.3 cm (8.0 in.) |
| Dump Angle | 45 ° | 40 ° |
| Rollback Angle | 35 ° | 28 ° |
| Departure Angle | 27 ° | 25 ° |
| Front Tire | 14×17.5 | 12×16.5 |
| Rear Tire | 14×17.5 | 12×16.5 |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.