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John Deere LX279

John Deere LX279 tractor
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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)

Transmission

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

Serial number

Numbers

1999:010001
2000:020001
2001:040001
2002:060001
2003:070001
Location:Serial number decal on the right side of the tractor frame.

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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