Introduction
Product Identification
Safety
Operating
Replacement Parts
Service Intervals
Service Lubrication
Service Engine
Service Chain Case
Service Hydraulics
Service Steering & Brakes
Service Electrical
Service Miscellaneous
Troubleshooting
Storage
Specifications
SAE Rated Operating Capacities
Light Material Bucket Capacities (A)
Manure & Slurry Bucket Capacities (C)
Construction Bucket Capacities (D)
O-Ring Seal Service Recommendations
Warranty
John Deere Quality Statement
Service Record
Specifications
Engine
Net Horsepower at Rated Engine RPM (240) 38.0 kW (51 hp)
Net Horsepower at Rated Engine RPM (250) 45.5 kW (61 hp)
Displacement 2.9 L (179 cu in.)
Oil Filter Full flow (replaceable)
Air Cleaner Dry paper with primary and secondary elements
Fuel System
Fuel Filter In-line replaceable filter - Fuel/Water Separator
Fuel Delivery Rotary injection
Electrical System
Charging System Alternator, 55 amp
Battery 750 CCA (cold cranking amps)
Capacities
Hydraulic Reservoir 15.6 L (4.1 gal)
Hydraulic System Capacity 23.0 L (6.0 gal)
Engine Oil (with filter) 6.5 L (6.9 qt)
Chain Case (per side) 11.4 L (3 gal)
Hydraulics and Hydrostatics
Hydrostatic Pumps Variable displacement piston type
Hydrostatic Motors Fixed displacement Geroler® type
Gear Pump (Standard Flow)
Gear Pump with High-Flow (Optional)
Hydrostatic System Relief Pressure 34 474 kPa (5,000 psi)
Charge Pressure 1448 kPa (210 psi)
Hydraulic Control Valve 3 Spool open center
Hydraulic System Relief Pressure 21 374 kPa (3,100 psi)
Boom and Bucket Circuit Relief Pressure 22 753 kPa (3,300 psi)
Skid Steer SAE Rated Operating Capacities
Ground Speed
Maximum Ground Speed
240 - (with 10x16.5 tires) 11.7 km/h (7.3 mph)
250 - (with 12x16.5 tires) 11.4 km/h (7.1 mph)
Breakout Force
Breakout Force
Dimensions
240 (equipped with 10 x 16.5 Standard tires and 66" foundry bucket)
Overall Operating Height 3599 mm (141.7 in.)
Height to ROPS 1915 mm (75.4 in.)
Height to Hinge Pin 2895 mm (114 in.)
Overall Width (less bucket) 1627 mm (64.1 in.)
Overall Width (with bucket) 1676 mm (66 in.)
Overall Length (less bucket) 2591 mm (102 in.)
Overall Length (with bucket) 3196 mm (125.8 in.)
Operating Weight 2811 kg (6195 lbs)
Ground Clearance 209 mm (8.2 in.)
Dump Height 2255 mm (88.8 in.)
250 (equipped with 12 x 16.5 Standard tires and 72" foundry bucket)
Overall Operating Height 3637 mm (143.2 in.)
Height to ROPS 1950 mm (76.8 in.)
Height to Hinge Pin 2925 mm (115.2 in.)
Overall Width (less bucket) 1750 mm (68.9 in.)
Overall Width (with bucket) 1829 mm (72 in.)
Overall Length (less bucket) 2591 mm (102 in.)
Overall Length (with bucket) 3196 mm (125.8 in.)
Operating Weight 2854 kg (6290 lbs)
Ground Clearance 244 mm (9.6 in.)
Dump Height 2290 mm (90.2 in.)
Tire Options and Pressures
240 and 250 Skid Steers:
7.0 x 15.0 - IDT Tread 413 kPa (60 psi)
7.5 x 15.0 - Airboss General Purpose NA
10.0 x16.5 - Cleat Tread 310 kPa (45 psi)
10.0 x 16.5 - Titan HD 2000 310 kPa (45 psi)
10.0 x 16.5 - Galaxy "Beefy Baby" 310 kPa (45 psi)
10.0 x 16.5 - Airboss Altrakka X-tra Lug NA
10.0 x 20.5 - Titan LSW "Grizzly" 310 kPa (45 psi)
31.5/1300 x 16.5 - Galaxy "Fat Foot" Flotation 413 kPa (60 psi)
250 Skid Steers Only:
8.25 x 15.0 - Airboss General Purpose NA
12.0 x 16.5 - Cleat Tread 344 kPa (50 psi)
12.0 x 16.5 - Titan HD 2000 344 kPa (50 psi)
12.0 x 16.5 - Galaxy "Beefy Baby" 344 kPa (50 psi)
12.0 x 16.5 - Airboss Altrakka X-tra Lug NA
12.0 x 20.5 - Titan LSW "Grizzly" 344 kPa (50 psi)
33/1500 x 16.5 - Galaxy "Fat Foot" Flotation 413 kPa (60 psi)
SAE Rated Operating Capacities
Recommended Lubricants
Engine Oil John Deere TORQ-GARD SUPREME or TORQ-GARD PLUS-50
Grease John Deere HIGH TEMPERATURE EP GREASE
John Deere MOLY HIGH TEMPERATURE EP GREASE (non-clay)
Engine Coolant John Deere COOL-GARD
Hydraulic and Hydrostatic Oil John Deere HY-GARD
(Cold Weather Operation) John Deere Low Viscosity HY-GARD
Chain Case Oil John Deere HY-GARD
(Cold Weather Operation) John Deere Low Viscosity HY-GARD
Bucket Options
Light Material Bucket Capacities (A)
60 Inch
Capacity Struck 0.38 m3 (13.4 cu ft)
Capacity Heaped 0.49 m3 (17.3 cu ft)
72 Inch
Capacity Struck 0.47 m3 (16.6 cu ft)
Capacity Heaped 0.61 m3 (21.6 cu ft)
84 Inch
Capacity Struck 0.55 m3 (19.5 cu ft)
Capacity Heaped 0.72 m3 (25.4 cu ft)
Foundry Bucket Capacities (B)
60 Inch
Capacity Struck 0.29 m3 (10.2 cu ft)
Capacity Heaped 0.37 m3 (13.1 cu ft)
66 Inch
Capacity Struck 0.31 m3 (11.2 cu ft)
Capacity Heaped 0.41 m3 (14.6 cu ft)
72 Inch
Capacity Struck 0.35 m3 (12.3 cu ft)
Capacity Heaped 0.45 m3 (16.0 cu ft)
Manure & Slurry Bucket Capacities (C)
60 Inch
Capacity Struck 0.33 m3 (11.7 cu ft)
Capacity Heaped 0.43 m3 (15.1 cu ft)
72 Inch
Capacity Struck 0.41 m3 (14.4 cu ft)
Capacity Heaped 0.50 m3 (17.8 cu ft)
Construction Bucket Capacities (D)
60 Inch
Capacity Struck 0.30 m3 (10.6 cu ft)
Capacity Heaped 0.40 m3 (14.3 cu ft)
66 Inch
Capacity Struck 0.34 m3 (11.9 cu ft)
Capacity Heaped 0.46 m3 (16.2 cu ft)
72 Inch
Capacity Struck 0.37 m3 (13.0 cu ft)
Capacity Heaped 0.50 m3 (17.8 cu ft)
78 Inch
Capacity Struck 0.39 m3 (13.6 cu ft)
Capacity Heaped 0.55 m3 (19.4 cu ft)
Tooth Bucket Capacities (E)
60 Inch
Capacity Struck 0.30 m3 (10.6 cu ft)
Capacity Heaped 0.40 m3 (14.3 cu ft)
66 Inch
Capacity Struck 0.34 m3 (11.9 cu ft)
Capacity Heaped 0.46 m3 (16.2 cu ft)
72 Inch
Capacity Struck 0.37 m3 (13.0 cu ft)
Capacity Heaped 0.50 m3 (17.8 cu ft)
78 Inch
Capacity Struck 0.39 m3 (13.6 cu ft)
Capacity Heaped 0.55 m3 (19.4 cu ft)
Specifications and design subject to change without notice.
O-Ring Seal Service Recommendations
Face Seal Fittings with Inch Stud Ends Torque
A - Straight Stud and Tube Nut
D - Bulkhead Union and Bulkhead Locknut