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John Deere LX255

The John Deere LX255 is a lawn tractor produced from 1999 to 2001 as part of the LX200 Series. It features a 15 hp Kohler 426cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has mechanical wet disc brakes and an open operator station. It was built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA, and originally priced at $3,649 in 1999. The LX255 supports various attachments including 42" and 48" mid-mount mower decks, a 42" blade, and a 42" snow blower, along with other accessories like rear baggers, aerators, thatchers, sprayers, and utility carts.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere LX255

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Kohler CV15S-41571
Power:15 hp (11.2 kW)
Torque:25.3 lb-ft (34.3 Nm)
Cooling:air-cooled
Cylinders:1-cylinder
Fuel tank:3 gal (11.4 L)
Torque RPM:2400
Air cleaner:paper with foam pre-cleaner
Bore/Stroke:3.55x2.64 inches (90 x 67 mm)
Displacement:426 cc (26 ci)
Oil capacity:1.9 qts (1.8 L)
Sparkplug gap:0.040 inches (1.016 mm)
Starter volts:12
Compression ratio:8.5:1

Dimensions

Width:36.8 inches (93 cm)
Height:43.6 inches (110 cm)
Length:69.4 inches (176 cm)
Rear tire:20x10.00-8
Wheelbase:47.5 inches (120 cm)
Front tire:15x6.00-6
Shipping weight:483 lbs (219 kg)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery CCA:500
Battery Group:51
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:13
Charging system:alternator

Production

Series:LX200 Series
Built in:Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
Category:Lawn tractor
Original price:$3,649 in 1999
Years produced:1999 - 2001

Attachments

42" Blade:John Deere, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm), manual-lift
42" Snow blower:John Deere 3252M, 42 inches width (106 cm), single-stage, Total width: 43.25 inches (109 cm), Clear height: 16.25 inches (41 cm), front-mount, manual-lift, 185 lbs (83 kg)
Additional attachments:Advertised attachments for the LX200 series included two rear baggers: 7-bushel for the 42-inch deck and a 2-bag Power Flow for the 48-inch deck. Forty inch aerators, tow-behind thatcherator, and 38 or 48 inch front thatchers. Sprayers in 6, 15, and 25-gallon sizes. The No. 7 utility cart was also listed as compatible.
42" mid-mount mower deck:John Deere 42C, 42 inches (106 cm), 2-blade, manual lift, Cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm), Cut adjustments: 13, 82 lbs (37 kg)
48" mid-mount mower deck:John Deere 48C, 48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, Cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm), Cut adjustments: 13, 117 lbs (53 kg)

Transmission

Type:belt-driven hydrostatic
Gears:infinite forward and reverse
Model:Tuff Torq K62
Oil change:fill as needed

Other features

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Mechanical wet disc brakes
Steering:Manual steering
Operator station:Open operator station

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:electric
Front PTO:independent

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