John Deere LX280

The John Deere LX280 is a tractor produced by John Deere Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 585 cc 35.7 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 18 hp / 13.4 kW. Transmission: Tuff Torq K62. Operating weight: 487 to 560 pounds.

Overview

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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.

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 ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Battery CCA	500
Battery volts	12
Battery Group	51

References
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

Engine

Engine Detail — 585 cc / 35.7 ci Gasoline

Manufacturer	Kawasaki FH580V
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	2-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin
Displacement	585 cc 35.7 ci
Bore/Stroke	2.91x2.68 inches 74 x 68 mm
Power (gross)	18 hp 13.4 kW
Air cleaner	paper and foam elements
Starter volts	12
Sparkplug gap	0.040 inches 1.016 mm
Point gap	0.012 inches 0.305 mm
Intake valve clearance	0.004 inches 0.102 mm
Exhaust valve clearance	0.004 inches 0.102 mm
Oil capacity	1.9 qts 1.8 L

John Deere LX280 Engine

Transmission

Transmission — Tuff Torq K62

Transmission	Tuff Torq K62
Type	belt-driven hydrostatic
Gears	infinite forward and reverse
Oil type	SAE5W30
Oil change	fill as needed
Hydrostatic transmission operated with foot pedals.

Dimensions

John Deere LX280 Tires
Lawn/turf front	16x6.50-8
Lawn/turf rear	22x11.00-10

Dimensions
Wheelbase	49 inches 124 cm
LX280AWS Wheelbase	48.3 inches 122 cm
Length	67 inches 170 cm
LX280AWS Length	70 inches 177 cm
Width	37.5 inches 95 cm
LX280AWS Width	38.3 inches 97 cm
Height	43.7 inches 110 cm
Shipping weight	487 lbs 220 kg
LX280AWS Shipping weight	560 lbs 254 kg

Attachments

Attachment overview
42" mid-mount mower deck
48" mid-mount mower deck
Snowblower
Blade

Photos

John Deere LX280

2005 John Deere LX280.

2005 John Deere LX280.

John Deere LX280 operator station and controls.