John Deere lawn tractors
John Deere LX280
The John Deere LX280 is a lawn tractor produced from 2004 to 2005 as part of the LX200 Series. It features an 18 hp Kawasaki 585cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine, hydrostatic transmission, and is available in two variants including the LX280AWS with all-wheel steering. It was built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA. The tractor offers a range of attachments including mid-mount mower decks, snowblower, and blade. It has a manual steering system, wet disc brakes, and an open operator station. The LX280 is designed for lawn and turf use with specific tire sizes and dimensions tailored for maneuverability and performance.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere LX280
Tires
| Rear tire | 22x11.00-10 |
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| Front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
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| Model | Kawasaki FH580V |
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 3 gal (11.4 L) |
| Point gap | 0.012 inches (0.305 mm) |
| Air cleaner | paper and foam elements |
| Bore/Stroke | 2.91x2.68 inches (74 x 68 mm) |
| Displacement | 585 cc (35.7 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 1.9 qts (1.8 L) |
| Configuration | air-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin |
| Power (gross) | 18 hp (13.4 kW) |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.040 inches (1.016 mm) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| LX280AWS Fuel tank | 2.75 gal (10.4 L) |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.004 inches (0.102 mm) |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.004 inches (0.102 mm) |
Variants
| LX280AWS | all-wheel steering |
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Dimensions
| Width | 37.5 inches (95 cm) |
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| Height | 43.7 inches (110 cm) |
| Length | 67 inches (170 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 49 inches (124 cm) |
| LX280AWS Width | 38.3 inches (97 cm) |
| LX280AWS Length | 70 inches (177 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 487 lbs (220 kg) |
| LX280AWS Wheelbase | 48.3 inches (122 cm) |
| LX280AWS Shipping weight | 560 lbs (254 kg) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
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| Battery CCA | 500 |
| Battery Group | 51 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
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| Brakes | Wet disc brakes |
| Steering | manual |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
| LX280AWS Steering | manual four-wheel |
Production
| Series | LX200 Series |
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| Built in | Horicon, Wisconsin, USA |
| Category | Lawn tractor |
| Original price | $4,389 (2005 42C deck), $5,179 (2005 48C deck AWS) |
| Years produced | 2004 - 2005 |
Attachments
| 44" Blade | John Deere, front-mount, 44 inches width (111 cm), 15 inches height (38 cm), 5 inches lift (12 cm), Angling 25°, 1 inch cut (2 cm), Weight: 74 lbs (33 kg), manual-lift, manual-angle |
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| 42" Snow blower | John Deere 3252M, 42 inches width (106 cm), single-stage, Total width: 43.3 inches (109 cm), Clear height: 16 inches (40 cm), front-mount, manual-lift, Weight: 175 lbs (79 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 |
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| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Model | Tuff Torq K62 |
| Oil type | SAE5W30 |
| Operation | Hydrostatic transmission operated with foot pedals |
| Oil change | fill as needed |
Serial Numbers
| 2004 | 100001 |
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| 2005 | 120001 |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Type | Mid PTO |
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| Clutch | electric |
| Control | independent |
Serial Number Location
| Location | On right side of main frame, just ahead of platform. |
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