Lawn Tractor · 2004Unverified
John Deere LX280
John Deere LX280 — LX200 Series · 18 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
18 hp
Weight
487 to 560 pounds
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Overview
ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
Lawn tractorReference
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USAReference
Original price$4,389 (2005 42C deck )Reference
Original price$5,179 (2005 48C deck AWS )Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
SteeringmanualReference
LX280AWS Steeringmanual four-wheelReference
Wet disc brakesReference
Open operator station.Reference
Variants
LX280AWSall-wheel steeringReference
Engine
18HP Kawasaki 585cc 2-cyl gasolineReference
Fuel tank11.4 LReference
LX280AWS Fuel tank10.4 LReference
Kawasaki FH580VReference
gasolineReference
2-cylinderReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Displacement35.7 ciReference
Bore/Stroke74 x 68 mmReference
Power (gross)13.4 kWReference
Air cleanerpaper and foam elementsReference
Starter volts12Reference
Sparkplug gap1.016 mmReference
Point gap0.305 mmReference
Intake valve clearance0.102 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance0.102 mmReference
Oil capacity1.8 LReference
Transmission
hydrostaticReference
TransmissionTuff Torq K62Reference
Typebelt-driven hydrostaticReference
Gearsinfinite forward and reverseReference
Oil typeSAE5W30Reference
Oil changefill as neededReference
Hydrostatic transmission operated with foot pedals.Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTOindependentReference
ClutchelectricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase124 cmReference
LX280AWS Wheelbase122 cmReference
Weight487 to 560 poundsReference
Front tire16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire22x11.00-10Reference
Lawn/turf front16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear22x11.00-10Reference
Length170 cmReference
LX280AWS Length177 cmReference
Width95 cmReference
LX280AWS Width97 cmReference
Height110 cmReference
Shipping weight220 kgReference
LX280AWS Shipping weight254 kgReference
John Deere LX280 attachments
42" mid-mount mower deckReference
48" mid-mount mower deckReference
snowblowerReference
bladeReference
LX280 Serial Number Location
On right side of main frame, just ahead of platform.Reference
LX280 Serial Numbers
2004100001Reference
2005120001Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Battery CCA500Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Battery Group51Reference
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.Reference
Attachment overview
42" mid-mount mower deckReference
48" mid-mount mower deckReference
SnowblowerReference
BladeReference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.