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John Deere LX288

John Deere LX288 tractor
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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)

Transmission

Type:belt-driven hydrostatic
Gears:infinite forward and reverse
Oil change:fill as needed
Oil capacity:2.6 qts (2.5 L)
Transmission:Tuff Torq K62

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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