John Deere
LX279
Horsepower
17hp
Production
1999–2003
Category
lawn
Overview
Production
| Original Price | $4,750 (2000) |
|---|---|
| Engine | 17HP Kawasaki 437cc 2-cyl gasoline |
| Tractor Type | lawn |
| Series | LX200 Series |
| Manufacture Location | Horicon, Wisconsin, USA |
Mechanical
| Drive Type | two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | manual |
| Brakes | mechanical wet disc |
PTO & Hitch
| Front PTO Type | independent |
|---|
Other
| Front PTO Clutch | electric |
|---|---|
| Operator Station | open |
| Fuel Tank Gas | 3 gal (11.4 L) |
| Mower Deck Options | 42" mid-mount, 48" mid-mount |
| Available Attachments | snowblower, blade |
| Serial Number Location | right side of the tractor frame |
Engine
| Engine | Kawasaki FD501V |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type | gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 26.7 ci (437 cc) |
| Power | 17 hp (12.7 kW) |
| Air Cleaner | paper element with foam pre-cleaner |
| Starter Volts | 12 |
| Oil Capacity | 1.9 qts (1.8 L) |
| Coolant Capacity | 2.8 qts (2.6 L) |
| Sparkplug Gap | 0.03 in (0.71 mm) |
Dimensions
| Length | 69.4 in (176 cm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 36.8 in (93 cm) |
| Height | 43.6 in (110 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 47.5 in (120 cm) |
| Shipping Weight | 490 lbs (222 kg) |
| Tires Lawn Front | 15x6.00-6 |
| Tires Lawn Rear | 20x10.00-8 |
Transmission
| Transmission Type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Transmission Model | Tuff Torq K62 |
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Available Attachments
42" mid-mount mower deck48" mid-mount mower deckSnowblowerBlade
Advertised attachments for the LX200 series included two rear baggers: 7-bushel for the 42-inch deck and a 2-bag Power Flow for the 48-inch deck. Forty inch aerators, tow-behind thatcherator, and 38 or 48 inch front thachers. Sprayers in 6, 15, and 25-bagglon sizes. The No. 7 utility cart was also listed as compatible.