John Deere LX255
The John Deere LX255 is a tractor produced by John Deere Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 426 cc 26 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (listed): 15 hp / 11.2 kW. Transmission: Tuff Torq K62. Operating weight: 483 lbs 219 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (listed): 15 hp / 11.2 kW
Fuel & Capacities
3 gal
11.4 L
Transmission
Tuff Torq K62
Operating Weight
483 lbs
219 kg
Overview
![]() | 1999 - 2001
LX200 SeriesLawn tractor
LX200 Series
Lawn tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Lawn tractor | |
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA | |
Original price was $3,649 in 1999 | |
John Deere LX255 Engine | |
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15HP Kohler 426cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 3 gal
11.4 L |
Engine details ... | |
John Deere LX255 Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Mechanical wet disc brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Front PTO | independent |
Clutch | electric |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 47.5 inches
120 cm |
Weight | 483 lbs
219 kg |
Front tire | 15x6.00-6 |
Rear tire | 20x10.00-8 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 13 |
Battery CCA | 500 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery Group | 51 |
References | |
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Lawn and Garden Product Information Handbook published in 2000, by John Deere | |
Lawn and Garden Product Information Handbook published in 2001, by John Deere | |
LX Series Lawn Tractors published in 2000, by John Deere | |
Operator's Manual LX255, LX277, LX277AWS, LX279, LX288 (OMM142612) published in 1998 | |
Commercial & Consumer Equipment Sales Manual published in 1999, by John Deere | |
Grounds Care Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 1999, by John Deere | |
Grounds Care Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 2000, by John Deere | |
Grounds Care Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 2001, by John Deere |
Engine
Engine Detail — 426 cc / 26 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Kohler CV15S-41571 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled |
Displacement | 426 cc
26 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.55x2.64 inches
90 x 67 mm |
Power | 15 hp
11.2 kW |
Air cleaner | paper with foam pre-cleaner |
Compression | 8.5:1 |
Torque | 25.3 lb-ft
34.3 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Sparkplug gap | 0.040 inches
1.016 mm |
Oil capacity | 1.9 qts
1.8 L |
Transmission
Transmission — Tuff Torq K62
Transmission | Tuff Torq K62 |
Type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Oil change | fill as needed |
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Dimensions
John Deere LX255 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 15x6.00-6 |
Lawn/turf rear | 20x10.00-8 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 47.5 inches
120 cm |
Length | 69.4 inches
176 cm |
Width | 36.8 inches
93 cm |
Height | 43.6 inches
110 cm |
Shipping weight | 483 lbs
219 kg |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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42" mid-mount mower deck | |
48" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade | |
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-inch deck. Forty inch aerators, tow-behind thatcherator, and 38 or 48 inch front thatchers. Sprayers in 6, 15, and 25-gallon sizes. The No. 7 utility cart was also listed as compatible. |
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John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere LX255 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere LX255.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)15 hp
Kilowatts (kW)11.2 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)15.2 PS
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