John Deere lawn tractors

John Deere LX288

The John Deere LX288 is a lawn tractor produced from 1999 to 2003 as part of the LX200 Series. It was built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA. The LX288 features an 18 hp engine option from either Vanguard or Kawasaki, a hydrostatic Tuff Torq K62 transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds, and a two-wheel drive with manual steering and mechanical wet disc brakes. It has an open operator station and an independent front PTO with electric clutch. The tractor weighs 487 lbs without the deck and has a wheelbase of 47.5 inches. It supports various mid-mount mower decks and attachments including snowblower and blade options.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere LX288

Engine

Fuel tank	3 gal (11.4 L)
Rated RPM	3450
Sparkplug	Champion RC12YC
Bore/Stroke	2.83x2.75 inches (72 x 70 mm)
Displacement	569 cc (34.75 ci)
Oil capacity	1.75 qts (1.7 L)
Power (gross)	18 hp (13.4 kW)
Sparkplug gap	0.030 inches (0.762 mm)
Starter volts	12
Engine options	18HP Vanguard 569cc 2-cyl gasoline, 18HP Kawasaki 585cc 2-cyl gasoline
Kawasaki Power	18 hp (13.4 kW)
Kawasaki notes	The Kawasaki engine replaced the Vanguard in 2003, the final production year of the LX288.
Kawasaki FH580V	gasoline, 2-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin
Vanguard 350777	gasoline, 2-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin
Kawasaki Rated RPM	3350
Kawasaki Bore/Stroke	2.91x2.68 inches (74 x 68 mm)
Kawasaki Displacement	585 cc (35.7 ci)
Kawasaki Oil capacity	1.6 qts (1.5 L)
Kawasaki Starter volts	12

Dimensions

Width	36.8 inches (93 cm)
Height	43.6 inches (110 cm)
Length	69.4 inches (176 cm)
Wheelbase	47.5 inches (120 cm)
Shipping weight	487 lbs (220 kg) *Weight without deck.

Electrical

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

Production

Type	Lawn tractor
Built in	Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
Manufacturer	John Deere
Original price	$4,599 (1999 48), $4,749 (1999 54)

Attachments

42" Blade	John Deere, 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, 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- and 54-inch decks. 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, 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, 117 lbs (53 kg)
54" mid-mount mower deck	John Deere 54C, 54 inches (137 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, Cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm), Cut adjustments: 13, 148 lbs (67 kg)

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