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Lawn Tractor · 2004Unverified

John Deere LX280

Name: John Deere LX280
Brand: John Deere

John Deere LX280 — LX200 Series · 18 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere LX280 is a lawn tractor with an 18 hp rating, positioning it at the middle of its class in terms of power. Manufactured from 2004 to 2005, this model is equipped with a 2-cylinder petrol air-cooled engine and features a hydrostatic transmission with two-wheel drive. The listed weight for the LX280 is 487 to 560 pounds, making it suitable for jobs covering approximately 200 acres.

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

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

68 rows

Recorded power

18 hp

Recorded weight

220 kg

Transmissions

hydrostatic

Production years

2004-2005

Verified variants

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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.

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