John Deere LX280


John Deere LX280 tractor photo
2004 - 2005
LX200 Series
Lawn tractor
Series map:
LX280
LX289
18.0hp
17.0hp
Production
ManufacturerJohn Deere
Lawn tractor
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
Original price$4,389 (2005 42C deck )
$5,179 (2005 48C deck AWS )
Variants
LX280AWSall-wheel steering
John Deere LX280 Engine
18HP Kawasaki 585cc 2-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank3 gal
11.4 L
LX280AWS Fuel tank2.75 gal
10.4 L
Engine details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Steeringmanual
LX280AWS Steeringmanual four-wheel
Wet disc brakes
Open operator station.
Power Take-off (PTO)
Mid PTOindependent
Clutchelectric
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase49 inches
124 cm
LX280AWS Wheelbase48.3 inches
122 cm
Weight487 to 560 pounds
Front tire16x6.50-8
Rear tire22x11.00-10
Full dimensions and tires ...
John Deere LX280 attachments
42" mid-mount mower deck
48" mid-mount mower deck
snowblower
blade
Attachment details ...
LX280 Serial Number Location
John Deere LX280 serial number location
On right side of main frame, just ahead of platform.
LX280 Serial Numbers
2004100001
2005120001

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery CCA500
Battery volts12
Battery Group51
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.

Email: Peter@TractorData.com
References
LX280 references literature
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
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