john deere lawn tractors lx280

John Deere LX280 tractor photo
2004 - 2005 LX200 SeriesLawn tractor
2004 - 2005
LX200 Series
Lawn tractor
2004 - 2005
LX200 Series
Lawn tractor
2004 - 2005
LX200 Series
Lawn tractor
Production
Manufacturer
John Deere
Lawn tractor
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
Original price
$4,389 (2005 42C deck )
$5,179 (2005 48C deck AWS )
Variants
LX280AWS
all-wheel steering
John Deere LX280 Engine
18HP Kawasaki 585cc 2-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank
3 gal 11.4 L
LX280AWS Fuel tank
2.75 gal 10.4 L
Engine details ...
John Deere LX280 Transmission
hydrostatic
Transmission details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Steering
manual
LX280AWS Steering
manual four-wheel
Wet disc brakes
Open operator station.
Photos
John Deere LX280
John Deere LX280 photos...
Power Take-off (PTO)
Mid PTO
independent
Clutch
electric
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
49 inches 124 cm
LX280AWS Wheelbase
48.3 inches 122 cm
Weight
487 to 560 pounds
Front tire
16x6.50-8
Rear tire
22x11.00-10
Full dimensions and tires ...
John Deere LX280 attachments
42" mid-mount mower deck
48" mid-mount mower deck
snowblower
blade
Attachment details ...
LX280 Serial Number Location
John Deere LX280 serial number location
On right side of main frame, just ahead of platform.
LX280 Serial Numbers
2004
100001
2005
120001
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
Electrical
Ground
negative
Battery CCA
500
Battery volts
12
Battery Group
51
Questions
I am looking for options, JD or aftermarket, to add extra weight on the rear of a 2004 JD LX289 lawn tractor. John Deere part number BM17296 is the rear weight bracket for suitcase-style weights. The wheel weight kit was BM17978.
Email: Peter@TractorData.com
References
LX280 references literature
Lawn and Garden Product Information Handbook published in 2004, by John Deere
Lawn and Garden Product Information Handbook published in 2005, by John Deere
Premium Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 2004, by John Deere
LX Series Lawn Tractors published in 2004, by John Deere
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