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John Deere LX277

John Deere LX277 tractor
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The John Deere LX277 is a lawn tractor produced from 1999 to 2003 as part of the LX200 Series. It features a 17 hp Kawasaki 493cc 2-cylinder air-cooled V-Twin gasoline engine, hydrostatic transmission, and is available in two-wheel drive and all-wheel steering variants. The tractor was built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA, and offered with 42-inch and 48-inch mower decks. It includes mechanical wet disc brakes, manual sector and pinion steering, and an open operator station. The LX277 supports various attachments including mid-mount mower decks, snowblower, blade, and other lawn care accessories.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere LX277

Tires

Lawn/turf front:15x6.00-6
2WS Lawn/turf rear:20x10.00-8
AWS Lawn/turf rear:20x10.00-10

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Kawasaki FH500V
Cylinders:2-cylinder
Rated RPM:3400
Sparkplug:Champion RCJ8Y
Air cleaner:paper element with foam pre-cleaner
Bore/Stroke:2.68x2.68 inches (68 x 68 mm)
Displacement:493 cc (30.1 ci)
Oil capacity:1.9 qts (1.8 L)
Configuration:air-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin
Power (gross):17 hp (12.7 kW)
Sparkplug gap:0.040 inches (1.016 mm) *Kawasaki FH engine manuals specify 0.030 inch gap.
Starter volts:12
Fuel tank (2WS):3 gal (11.4 L)
Fuel tank (AWS):2.75 gal (10.4 L)

Variants

LX277AWS:all-wheel steering

Dimensions

Width:36.8 inches (93 cm)
Height:43.6 inches (110 cm)
2WS Length:69.4 inches (176 cm)
AWS Length:70 inches (177 cm)
Rear tread:26.8 inches (68 cm)
Front tread:29.1 inches (73 cm)
2WS Wheelbase:47.5 inches (120 cm)
AWS Wheelbase:48.3 inches (122 cm)
2WS Shipping weight:487 lbs (220 kg)
AWS Shipping weight:560 lbs (254 kg)

Electrical

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

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Mechanical wet disc brakes
Steering:manual sector and pinion
AWS Steering:all-wheel-steering
Operator station:Open operator station

Production

Series:LX200 Series
Built in:Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
Category:Lawn tractor
Original price:$4,150 (2001 42"), $4,400 (2001 48"), $5,000 (2001 48" AWS)
Years produced:1999 - 2003

Attachments

42" Blade:John Deere, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm), manual-lift
Additional: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 thachers. Sprayers in 6, 15, and 25-bagglon sizes. The No. 7 utility cart was also listed as compatible.
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, Weight: 185 lbs (83 kg)
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, Weight: 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, Weight: 117 lbs (53 kg)

Transmission

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

Serial Numbers

1999:010001
2000:020001
2001:040001
2002:060001
2003:070001

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:electric
Front PTO:independent

Serial Number Location

Location:Serial number decal on the right side of the tractor frame.