John Deere lawn tractors

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)

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