The John Deere LX280 tractor has 18 hp engine horsepower and 20.5 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower18 hp
PTO horsepower20.5 hp
Drawbar horsepower15.5 hp
Rated RPM3,600 rpm
Operating weight487 lb
John Deere LX280 Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
18 hp
PTO horsepower
20.5 hp
Drawbar horsepower
15.5 hp
Rated engine RPM
3,600 rpm
Engine displacement
35.7 cu in
Engine model
Kawasaki
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
20.5 hp
Average
103.8 hp
Low
8 hp
High
620 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
15.5 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 LX280 Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
For pulling work, the John Deere LX280’s 15.5 hp drawbar rating is the number to compare, not the higher 18 hp engine rating.
PTO note
For PTO-driven work, the John Deere LX280’s practical rating is 20.5 hp, which fits finish mowing, light-duty rotary cutting, light tilling and small utility PTO jobs.
Drawbar note
At 15.5 hp drawbar power, the John Deere LX280 is about 2.5 hp below its engine rating once power is measured as pull at the ground.
Power-to-weight note
The John Deere LX280’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 LX280 is listed with engine model Kawasaki, 35.7 cu in displacement, rated at 3,600 rpm.
Torque / RPM note
Use the John Deere LX280’s 3,600 rpm rated RPM when comparing engine specs across similar tractors.
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.
