John Deere LX280
2004 - 2005
LX200 Series Lawn tractor
Series map:
LX280
LX289
18.0hp
17.0hp
Production
Manufacturer John Deere
Lawn tractor
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
Original price $4,389 (2005 42C deck )
$5,179 (2005 48C deck AWS )
Variants
LX280AWS all-wheel steering
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Steering manual
LX280AWS Steering manual four-wheel
Wet disc brakes
Open operator station.
Power Take-off (PTO)
Mid PTO independent
Clutch electric
LX280 Serial Number Location
On right side of main frame, just ahead of platform.
Electrical
Ground negative
Battery CCA 500
Battery volts 12
Battery Group 51
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
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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