John Deere LX280 Engine Specifications
Engine Make – Kawasaki
Engine Model Number – FH580V
Engine Type – Air-cooled
Horsepower – 13.4 kW (18 hp)
Bore – 74 mm (2.91 in.)
Stroke – 68 mm (2.68 in.)
Displacement – 585 cm3 (35.7 cu.in.)
Cylinders – Two
Cycle – Four
Cooling Type – Air
Oil Filter – Replaceable Full Flow Filter
Air Cleaner – Paper Element with Foam Precleaner
Fuel Tank – 11.5 L (3.0 gal)
Engine Oil (with filter) – 1.8 L (1.9 qt)
Spark Plug Gap – 1 mm (0.040 in.)
Spark Plug Torque – 15 Nm (133 lb-in.)
Ignition Coil Air Gap – 0.30 mm (0.012 in.)
Valve Clearance (Intake and Exhaust) – 0.10 – 0.15 mm (0.004 – 0.006
in.)
Battery Voltage – 12 V
CCA – 500 amp
Reserve Capacity – 85 minutes
BCI Group Size – 51
John Deere LX280 Drivetrain
Transmission – Hydrostatic
Transaxle – Tuff Torq K62
Number of Speeds – Variable
Travel Speeds at Full Engine RPM (Forward) – 0-8.8 km/h (0-5.5 mph)
Travel Speeds at Full Engine RPM (Reverse) – 0-4.8 km/h (0-3 mph)
Transmission Oil type – SAE5W30
Front PTO – Independent
Clutch – Electric
Chassis – 4×2 2WD
Steering – Open Sector and Pinion
Brakes – Internal Wet Disc
JD LX280 Tires
Front – 16 x 6.50 – 8
Rear – 22 x 11.00 – 10
Inflation Front – 70-97 kPa (10-14 psi)
Inflation Rear – 56-70 kPa (8-10 psi)
John Deere LX280 Dimensions and Weight
Wheelbase – 124.5 cm (49 in.)
Overall Height – 111 cm (43.7 in.)
Overall Length – 170 cm (67 in)
Overall Width – 95.3 cm (37.5 in.)
Weight (Without Mower or Fuel) – 221 kg (487 lb)
JD LX280 Attachments
42 Inch Mulching Mower
Mower Type – Mulch
Cutting Blades – 2
Mower Weight – 42 kg (92.5 lb)
Blade Bolt Torque – 62 Nm (46 lb-ft)
Cutting Width – 106.7 cm (42 in.)
Cutting Height (approximate) – 25-102 mm (1-4 in.)
Height Adjustment – 13-Position, 6.35 mm (1/4 in.) Increments
42 Inch Mower
Mower Type – Mulch, Bag or Side Discharge
Cutting Blades – 2
Mower Weight -37 kg (82 lb)
Blade Bolt Torque – 75 Nm (55 lb-ft)
Cutting Width – 106.7 cm (42 in.)
Cutting Height (approximate) – 25-102 mm (1-4 in.)
Height Adjustment – 13-Position, 6.35 mm (1/4 in.) Increments
48 Inch Mower
Mower Type – Mulch, Bag or Side Discharge
Cutting Blades – 3
Mower Weight – 53 kg (117 lb)
Blade Bolt Torque – 68 Nm (50 lb-ft)
Cutting Width – 121.9 cm (48 in.)
Cutting Height (approximate) – 25-102 mm (1-4 in.)
Height Adjustment – 13-Position, 6.35 mm (1/4 in.) Increments
54 Inch Mower
Mower Type – Mulch, Bag or Side Discharge
Cutting Blades – 3
Mower Weight – 67 kg (148 lb)
Blade Bolt Torque – 68 Nm (50 lb-ft)
Cutting Width – 137.2 cm (54 in.)
Cutting Height (approximate) – 25-102 mm (1-4 in.)
Height Adjustment – 13-Position, 6.35 mm (1/4 in.) Increments