The blade set part number found is UC20448. The blade measurement captured is thickness 0.25 in (6 mm) and center hole 0.81 in (21 mm). The deck uses 3 blades.
Blade set part #UC20448
Blade sizethickness 0.25 in (6 mm) and center hole 0.81 in (21 mm)
Blade count3 blades
John Deere LX288 Mower Blade Size and Part Numbers
Mower blade set part number
UC20448
Blade thickness
0.25 in (6 mm)
Blade center hole size
0.81 in (21 mm)
Number of blades
3 blades
Blade type
high-lift and mulching
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 LX288 Blade Notes
Blade note
The John Deere LX288 blade listing captured here shows blade set part number UC20448 and thickness 0.25 in (6 mm) and center hole 0.81 in (21 mm). Confirm the number against the deck tag, old blade stamp or official parts diagram before ordering
Deck note
For the John Deere LX288, 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 LX288 is high-lift and mulching. 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 LX288: part number and center hole beat guesswork. A blade can be the right length and still be wrong
John Deere LX288 Mower Blade FAQ
Can you modify a John Deere LX288 blade center hole to fit?
Do not do that. The captured center-hole detail is 0.81 in (21 mm). Grinding or drilling a mower blade can ruin balance and create vibration
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.
