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John Deere LX280

John Deere LX280 tractor
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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
Front tire:16x6.50-8

Engine

Type:gasoline
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

Dimensions

Width:37.5 inches (95 cm)
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
Battery CCA:500
Battery Group:51
Battery volts:12

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Wet disc brakes
Steering:manual
Operator station:Open operator station
LX280AWS Steering:manual four-wheel

Production

Series:LX200 Series
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
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
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
2005:120001

Power Take-off (PTO)

Type:Mid PTO
Clutch:electric
Control:independent

Serial Number Location

Location:On right side of main frame, just ahead of platform.