John Deere LX279
The John Deere LX279 is a tractor produced by John Deere Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 437 cc 26.7 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 17 hp / 12.7 kW. Transmission: Tuff Torq K62. Operating weight: 490 lbs 222 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 17 hp / 12.7 kW
Fuel & Capacities
3 gal
11.4 L
Transmission
Tuff Torq K62
Operating Weight
490 lbs
222 kg
Overview
 | 1999 - 2003
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 $4,750 in 2000 | |
John Deere LX279 Engine | |
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17HP Kawasaki 437cc 2-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 3 gal
11.4 L |
Engine details ...  | |
John Deere LX279 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 | 490 lbs
222 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 | |
Lawn and Garden Product Information Handbook published in 2002, by John Deere | |
Lawn and Garden Product Information Handbook published in 2003, 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 | |
Operator's Manual LX266, LX277, LX277AWS, LX279, and LX288 (OMM148972) published in 2001 | |
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 | |
Deere Season 2002 published by John Deere |
Engine
Engine Detail — 437 cc / 26.7 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Kawasaki FD501V |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin |
Displacement | 437 cc
26.7 ci |
Power (gross) | 17 hp
12.7 kW |
Air cleaner | paper element with foam pre-cleaner |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 2.8 qts
2.6 L |
Sparkplug gap | 0.028 inches
0.711 mm |
Oil capacity | 1.9 qts
1.8 L |
John Deere LX279 Engine | |
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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 LX279 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 | 490 lbs
222 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 thachers. Sprayers in 6, 15, and 25-bagglon sizes. The No. 7 utility cart was also listed as compatible. |
Photos
John Deere LX279 with 48-inch mower deck and PowerFlow bagger.
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere LX279 based on its 17 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 1 to 2 Bottom (12")1 - 2 铧 (30 cm) | Light Duty | Ideal for garden plots and light sandy soil. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 4 ft (48 in)1.2 m | Light Duty | Pasture clipping and light brush under 1" diameter. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 42 to 48 in105 - 120 cm | Light Duty | Covers compact tractor tire width. |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere LX279.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 3.4 hrs
Approximately 3.4 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (3 gal / 11.4 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~0.9 gal/hr (3.3 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere LX279 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere LX279.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)17 hp
Kilowatts (kW)12.7 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)17.2 PS
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