John Deere lawn tractors
John Deere LX289
The John Deere LX289 is a lawn tractor produced from 2004 to 2005 as part of the LX200 Series. It features a 17 hp Kawasaki 501cc 2-cylinder liquid-cooled V-Twin gasoline engine, hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds, and two-wheel drive with manual steering and wet disc brakes. The tractor has a wheelbase of 49 inches, weighs 490 lbs, and comes equipped with a mid PTO with electric clutch. It was originally priced at $5,199 in 2004 and built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA. Attachments include various mid-mount mower decks, a snowblower, and a blade.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere LX289
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Kawasaki FD501V |
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 3 gal (11.4 L) |
| Air cleaner | paper and foam elements |
| Bore/Stroke | 2.64x2.80 inches (67 x 71 mm) |
| Displacement | 501 cc (30.6 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 1.9 qts (1.8 L) |
| Configuration | liquid-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin |
| 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) |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.006 inches (cold) (0.152 mm) |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.006 inches (cold) (0.152 mm) |
Chassis
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Wet disc brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Dimensions
| Width | 37.5 inches (95 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 43.7 inches (110 cm) |
| Length | 67 inches (170 cm) |
| Rear tire | 22x11.00-10 |
| Wheelbase | 49 inches (124 cm) |
| Front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
| Shipping weight | 490 lbs (222 kg) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery CCA | 500 |
| Battery Group | 51 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
Production
| Type | Lawn tractor |
|---|---|
| Built in | Horicon, Wisconsin, USA |
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
| Original price | $5,199 in 2004 |
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) |
| 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, Weight: 148 lbs (67 kg) |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Model | Tuff Torq K62 |
| Controls | Throttle, Brake, Forward, Reverse, Parking brake |
| Oil type | SAE5W30 |
| Operation | Hydrostatic transmission operated with foot pedals |
| Oil change | fill as needed |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Type | independent |
|---|---|
| Clutch | electric |
| Location | Mid PTO |