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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 transport over rough terrain, soft ground, and uneven jobsite conditions. The 260E typically features articulated steering, all-wheel drive, and a dump body for moving soil, aggregate, rock, and demolition material. It is used in earthmoving operations where traction, load capacity, and mobility are required. The model is commonly referenced in heavy equipment fleets, rental inventories, and equipment specifications for off-road hauling applications.
| 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 | 27 t (26,700 kg) |
| Make | John Deere PowerTech |
| Operating Weight | 49,591 lbs (22,494 kg) |