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Jacobsen 1250 53276 vs Jacobsen Chief 1200
Verdict: Jacobsen 1250 53276 vs Jacobsen Chief 1200
The Jacobsen 1250 53276 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 1250 53276 holds more fuel (11.4 L vs 4.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Jacobsen 1250 53276 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
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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
11.4 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
Power
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8.9 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and infintie (2-range) reverse (2-range)Reference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Transmission
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Peerless 2300Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
0Reference
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Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
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
electricReference
manualReference
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Mid PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
116 cmReference
106 cmReference
Weight
353 kgReference
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Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50Reference
Rear tire
23x8.50-12Reference
23x8.50Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x8.50-12Reference
23x8.50Reference
Width
111 cmReference
83 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
106 cmReference
99 cmReference
Height (hood)
93 cmReference
87 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
23 cmReference
22 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
20 cmReference
15 cmReference
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 1250 attachments
1250 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.