The John Deere LX288 tractor has 18 hp engine horsepower and 15.5 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower18 hp
PTO horsepower15.5 hp
Drawbar horsepower18.5 hp
Rated RPM3,600 rpm
Operating weight487 lb
John Deere LX288 Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
18 hp
PTO horsepower
15.5 hp
Drawbar horsepower
18.5 hp
Rated engine RPM
3,600 rpm
Engine displacement
0.5 L
Operating weight
487 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
18 hp
Average
117.3 hp
Low
8 hp
High
620 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
15.5 hp
Average
103.8 hp
Low
8 hp
High
620 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
18.5 hp
Average
100.5 hp
Low
7.5 hp
High
620 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
487 lb
Average
9,758.8 lb
Low
340 lb
High
59,000 lb
John Deere LX288 Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
For power comparison, the John Deere LX288 sits at 18 hp engine horsepower with 15.5 hp available at the PTO.
PTO note
The John Deere LX288 has 15.5 hp available at the PTO, placing it in the low-horsepower compact tractor PTO range rather than a heavy-implement class.
Drawbar note
The John Deere LX288 separates pulling work from PTO work with 18.5 hp drawbar horsepower and 15.5 hp PTO horsepower.
Power-to-weight note
The John Deere LX288’s weight-to-power figure is about 27.1 lb per engine horsepower; that means it is light for its power, so traction and ballast can become the limiting factor before engine power.
Engine note
For engine identification, the John Deere LX288 is listed with 0.5 L displacement, rated at 3,600 rpm.
Torque / RPM note
The John Deere LX288 lists 3,600 rpm as the rated engine RPM, which is the speed attached to its power rating.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Horsepower, PTO horsepower, drawbar horsepower, weight and engine specs can change by year, market, engine option, cab, transmission and test standard. Please check the operator manual and official deere.com website for official information.
