John Deere lawn tractors

John Deere LX279

The John Deere LX279 is a lawn tractor produced from 1999 to 2003 as part of the LX200 Series. It features a 17 hp Kawasaki FD501V 2-cylinder liquid-cooled gasoline engine with a 437 cc displacement. The tractor uses a Tuff Torq K62 belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds. It has a wheelbase of 47.5 inches and weighs 490 lbs. The LX279 includes two-wheel drive, manual steering, mechanical wet disc brakes, and an open operator station. It offers front independent PTO with an electric clutch. Attachments include 42" and 48" mid-mount mower decks, a 42" blade, and a 42" snow blower, among others. The tractor was built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA, and originally sold for $4,750 in 2000.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere LX279

Engine

Type	gasoline
Model	Kawasaki FD501V
Cooling	liquid-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin
Cylinders	2-cylinder
Fuel tank	3 gal (11.4 L)
Air cleaner	paper element with foam pre-cleaner
Displacement	437 cc (26.7 ci)
Oil capacity	1.9 qts (1.8 L)
Power (gross)	17 hp (12.7 kW)
Sparkplug gap	0.028 inches (0.711 mm)
Starter volts	12
Coolant capacity	2.8 qts (2.6 L)

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	490 lbs (222 kg)

Electrical

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

Production

Type	Lawn tractor
Series	LX200 Series
Built in	Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
Manufacturer	John Deere
Original price	$4,750 in 2000
Production years	1999 - 2003

Attachments

42" Blade	John Deere 3252M, 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, Weight: 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 thachers. Sprayers in 6, 15, and 25-bagglon 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, 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)

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