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Jacobsen 1200 53217 vs Jacobsen Chief 1200
Verdict: Jacobsen 1200 53217 vs Jacobsen Chief 1200
The Jacobsen 1200 53217 and the Jacobsen Chief 1200 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 12 hp. Jacobsen 1200 53217 holds more fuel (7.6 L vs 4.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Jacobsen 1200 53217 is the newer design (1977 vs 1966). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Jacobsen
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Jacobsen
62
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Best match
Clear
Rated power
12 hp
12 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Jacobsen (a part of Textron)Reference
JacobsenReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
Image courtesy of Thompson Speed ShopReference
Engine
Fuel tank
7.6 LReference
4.7 LReference
Displacement
29.07 ciReference
29.07 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
86 x 83 mmReference
86 x 83 mmReference
Power (gross)
8.9 kWReference
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Air cleaner
dryReference
dryReference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
3600Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.4 LReference
2.4 LReference
Oil change
30 hReference
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Power
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8.9 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Transmission
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Peerless 2300Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
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Rear PTO Type
3300Reference
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Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
idler pulleyReference
manualReference
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Mid PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
116 cmReference
106 cmReference
Width
96 cmReference
83 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
104 cmReference
99 cmReference
Height (hood)
93 cmReference
87 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
18 cmReference
22 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
20 cmReference
15 cmReference
Front tire
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16x6.50Reference
Rear tire
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23x8.50Reference
Lawn/turf front
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16x6.50Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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23x8.50Reference
Ground clearance
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29 cmReference
Front tread
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76 cmReference
Rear tread
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80 cmReference
Jacobsen 1200 attachments
1200 Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Variants
Chief 1200
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gearReference
Super Chief 1200
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hydrostaticReference
Jacobsen Chief 1200 attachments
Chief 1200 Serial Numbers
Location:
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Left-front side of tractor, above front axle.Reference
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.