John Deere

LX288

Horsepower
18hp
Production
1999–2003
Category
lawn

Overview

Production

Original Price$4,599 (1999)
Engine18HP Briggs & Stratton 569cc 2-cyl gasoline
Tractor Typelawn
SeriesLX200 Series
Manufacture LocationHoricon, Wisconsin, USA

Mechanical

Drive Typetwo-wheel drive
Steeringmanual
Brakesmechanical wet disc

PTO & Hitch

Front PTO Typeindependent
PTO Clutchelectric

Other

Engine Options18HP Briggs & Stratton 569cc 2-cyl gasoline, 18HP Kawasaki 585cc 2-cyl gasoline
Blade Availabletrue
Operator Stationopen
Fuel Tank Gas3 gal (11.4 L)
Transmission Typehydrostatic
Mower Deck Options42" mid-mount mower deck, 48" mid-mount mower deck, 54" mid-mount mower deck
Snowblower Availabletrue
Serial Number Locationright side of the tractor frame

Engine

EngineBriggs & Stratton Vanguard DBS18-35077
Fuel Typegasoline
Cylinders2-cylinder
Coolingair-cooled
Displacement34.75 ci (569 cc)
Bore2.83 in (72 mm)
Bore Stroke2.83x2.75 in (72 x 70 mm)
Stroke2.75 in (70 mm)
Power18 hp (13.4 kW)
Starter Volts12
Oil Capacity1.75 qts (1.7 L)
Sparkplug TypeChampion RC12YC
Sparkplug Gap0.03 in (0.76 mm)
Rated3,450 RPM

Option 1

EngineBriggs & Stratton Vanguard DBS18-35077
Coolingair-cooled
Power18 hp (13.4 kW)
Cylinders2-cylinder
Fuel Typegasoline
Rated3,450 RPM
Bore2.83 in (72 mm)
ManufacturerBriggs & Stratton
Starter Volts12
Stroke2.75 in (70 mm)
Sparkplug TypeChampion RC12YC
Displacement34.75 ci (569 cc)
Oil Capacity1.75 qts (1.7 L)
Bore Stroke2.83x2.75 in (72 x 70 mm)
Sparkplug Gap0.03 in (0.76 mm)

Option 2

EngineKawasaki FH580V
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin
Power18 hp (13.4 kW)
Cylinders2-cylinder
Fuel Typegasoline
Rated3,350 RPM
Bore2.91 in (74 mm)
ManufacturerKawasaki
Starter Volts12
Stroke2.68 in (68 mm)
Displacement35.7 ci (585 cc)
Oil Capacity1.6 qts (1.5 L)
Bore Stroke2.91x2.68 in (74 x 68 mm)

Dimensions

Length69.4 in (176 cm)
Width36.8 in (93 cm)
Height43.6 in (110 cm)
Wheelbase47.5 in (120 cm)
Shipping Weight487 lbs (220 kg)
Tires Front15x6.00-6
Tires Rear20x10.00-8
Tires Lawn Front15x6.00-6
Tires Lawn Rear20x10.00-8

Weight without deck

Available Attachments

42" mid-mount mower deck48" mid-mount mower deck54" 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- and 54-inch decks. 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.