Construction Equipment Guide
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The John Deere 260E is an off-highway truck designed for material hauling in construction, quarry, and site development applications. It is part of John Deere's articulated dump truck lineup and is built for rough terrain, high-capacity transport, and efficient cycle times. The 260E features articulated steering, all-wheel drive, and a dump body suited for moving soil, aggregate, rock, and other bulk materials. It is commonly used in earthmoving operations where traction, stability, and payload performance are required. The model is recognized for its role in heavy-duty hauling across demanding off-road job sites and large-scale material handling projects.
| Articulated/Rigid | A Starting 2019 Model Year |
| Drive Configuration | 6x6 Starting 2019 Model Year |
| Drive System Mech/Electr. | M Starting 2019 Model Year |
| Engine Type | John Deere PowerTech PSS 6090 FT4 engine Starting 2019 Model Year |
| Mfg. Model | 260E Starting 2019 Model Year |
| Operating Weight lbs (kg) | 49,591 (22 494) Starting 2019 Model Year |
| Rated Payload Tons (Metric Tons) | 26.7 (24.2) Starting 2019 Model Year |
| Articulating/Rigid | Articulated |
| Drive Config | 6x6 |
| Rated Payload | 26.70 t (26,700.00 kg) |
| Make | John Deere PowerTech |
| Operating Weight | 49,591.00 lbs (22,494.13 kg) |