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John Deere LX266

2001–200316 HPgasolinelawn
B
Average
Score: 58.8/100
Recalls
322
Found
Known Issues
1
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Auction Records
0
No price data
Reliability
B
59/100

Specifications

Engine Power16 HP
Engine (kW)12 kW
Fuel Typegasoline
Transmissionbelt-driven hydrostatic
Categorylawn
Production Years2001–2003

Safety Recalls

322 found
Safety recall — John Deere JD-8R370 (Japanese market, reference 1241810)

Japanese manufacturer safety recall affecting the lighting. Declared production window: 2021–2022.

LightingJP
On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern.

On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern. Canadian regulations require all companies to provide this information in the owner's manual.

OtherCA
On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern.

On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern. Canadian regulations require all companies to provide this information in the owner's manual.

OtherCA
On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern.

On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern. Canadian regulations require all companies to provide this information in the owner's manual.

OtherCA
Safety recall — John Deere JD-7R310 (Japanese market, reference 1241260)

Japanese manufacturer safety recall affecting the electronic control. Declared production window: 2020–2024.

Electronic controlJP
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Known Issues

1 reported
1 medium
CA: John Deere Review by John from Austin, AR (1/5 stars) I have a John D
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I have a John Deere Lx266 with less than 300 hrs on it. The trans won't drive and the dealers all say it can only be replaced, not serviced. I grew up using JD equipment, but it seems that these days JD only cares about profits instead of pride and integrity! I and my extended family (around 180 people) have agreed to NEVER buy another JD product for our homes, businesses, or farms. Further, we wi

transmission

Market Value

No auction data available for this model.

Hours Benchmark

Class: Compact (0–40 HP)
Low use150 /year
Typical300 /year
High use500 /year
Typical lifetime6,000 hours
Expected life15 years

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