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John Deere D105 vs John Deere LX280

Verdict: John Deere D105 vs John Deere LX280

The John Deere D105 and the John Deere LX280 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. John Deere D105 is the lighter machine (200 kg vs 487 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere LX280 holds more fuel (11.4 L vs 9.1 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere D105 is the newer design (2013 vs 2004). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs
John Deere D105 Lawn Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere LX280 Lawn Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
18 hp
18 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Hydrostatic transmission operated with foot pedals.Reference
Original price
$1,499 (2015 )Reference
$5,179 (2005 48C deck AWS )Reference
Steering
manualReference
LX280AWS Steering
manual four-wheelReference
Engine
Fuel tank
9.1 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
30.5 ciReference
35.7 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
91 x 78 mmReference
74 x 68 mmReference
Power (gross)
13.0 kWReference
13.4 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
paper and foam elementsReference
Starter
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
1.016 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
0.102 mmReference
0.102 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.152 mmReference
0.102 mmReference
Oil capacity
1.4 LReference
1.8 LReference
LX280AWS Fuel tank
10.4 LReference
Point gap
0.305 mmReference
Transmission
Transmission
General Transmission RT400Reference
Tuff Torq K62Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil change
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
fill as neededReference
Oil type
SAE5W30Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
124 cmReference
124 cmReference
Weight
200 kgReference
487 to 560 poundsReference
Front tire
15x6-6Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
20x8-8Reference
22x11.00-10Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6-6Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x8-8Reference
22x11.00-10Reference
Length
177 cmReference
170 cmReference
Height
107 cmReference
110 cmReference
Front axle
Cast-ironReference
LX280AWS Wheelbase
122 cmReference
LX280AWS Length
177 cmReference
Width
95 cmReference
LX280AWS Width
97 cmReference
Shipping weight
220 kgReference
LX280AWS Shipping weight
254 kgReference
John Deere D105 attachments
D105 Serial Numbers
Location:
Rear of tractor.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
9Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery Group
U1Reference
51Reference
Battery CCA
500Reference
Attachment overview
42" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven mechanical CVTReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
Overall width
132 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
Cut positions
13Reference
Variants
LX280AWS
all-wheel steeringReference
John Deere LX280 attachments
LX280 Serial Number Location
LX280 Serial Numbers
2004
100001Reference
2005
120001Reference
Questions

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.

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