John Deere LX279 Mower Blade Size

Quick answer:

The John Deere LX279 mower blade part number found is AM130172. The blade set part numbers found are M127500 and M145476. The blade measurement captured is thickness 0.25 in (6 mm) and center hole 1 in (25 mm). The deck uses 3 blades.

Blade part #AM130172
Blade set part #M127500 and M145476
Blade sizethickness 0.25 in (6 mm) and center hole 1 in (25 mm)
Blade count3 blades

John Deere LX279 Mower Blade Size and Part Numbers

Mower blade part number AM130172
Mower blade set part number M127500 and M145476
Blade thickness 0.25 in (6 mm)
Blade center hole size 1 in (25 mm)
Number of blades 3 blades
Blade type high-lift, mulching, standard, and 3-in-1

Blade Size Comparison Chart

Blade thickness comparison

This model

0.25 in

Average

0.25 in

Low

0.188 in

High

0.312 in

John Deere LX279 Blade Notes

Blade note The John Deere LX279 blade listing captured here shows single blade part number AM130172, blade set part numbers M127500 and M145476, and thickness 0.25 in (6 mm) and center hole 1 in (25 mm). Confirm the number against the deck tag, old blade stamp or official parts diagram before ordering
Deck note For the John Deere LX279, the captured deck information is blade count 3 blades. This helps separate 42-inch, 48-inch, 54-inch and larger deck blade setups
Blade type note The blade type captured for the John Deere LX279 is high-lift, mulching, standard, and 3-in-1. High-lift is usually better for bagging, while mulching blades are for chopping clippings finer under a compatible deck
Fitment note The blunt rule with the John Deere LX279: part number and center hole beat guesswork. A blade can be the right length and still be wrong

John Deere LX279 Mower Blade FAQ

Can you modify a John Deere LX279 blade center hole to fit?

Do not do that. The captured center-hole detail is 1 in (25 mm). Grinding or drilling a mower blade can ruin balance and create vibration

What is the difference between the John Deere LX279 blade number and blade set number?

The captured single blade number is AM130172, while the captured blade set number is M127500 and M145476. Use the single blade number for one replacement and the set number when replacing the full deck set

Can you swap John Deere LX279 blade types?

The blade type captured is high-lift, mulching, standard, and 3-in-1. You can often choose a different style only if it fits the same deck and spindle setup. Use AM130172 as the fitment starting point

Official information note

Mistakes do happen. Blade specs can change by year, mower deck, spindle, serial range and regional parts catalog. Please check the operator manual, old blade stamp, deck tag and official John Deere parts catalog before ordering replacement blades.