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Jacobsen Chief 100 vs Jacobsen LT885 53130
Verdict: Jacobsen Chief 100 vs Jacobsen LT885 53130
The Jacobsen Chief 100 and the Jacobsen LT885 53130 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Jacobsen LT885 53130 leads on rated power with 8 hp against 7 hp. Jacobsen Chief 100 holds more fuel (4.7 L vs 3.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Jacobsen LT885 53130 is the newer design (1970 vs 1961). In short: choose the Jacobsen LT885 53130 for outright pulling power, or the Jacobsen Chief 100 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Fit & specs
Jacobsen
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Jacobsen
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
7 hp
8 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
JacobsenReference
JacobsenReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Variants
100A
electric startReference
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100B
manual startReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
4.7 LReference
3.8 LReference
Displacement
16.22 ciReference
19.44 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
73 x 64 mmReference
76 x 70 mmReference
Power
5.2 kWReference
6.0 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Rated RPM
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3600Reference
Oil capacity
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1.1 LReference
Transmission
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
106 cmReference
107 cmReference
Front tire
4.00/4.80-8Reference
13x5.50Reference
Rear tire
6.00-12Reference
18x8.50x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
4.00/4.80-8Reference
13x5.50Reference
Lawn/turf rear
6.00-12Reference
18x8.50x8Reference
Length
154 cmReference
146 cmReference
Width
83 cmReference
80 cmReference
Ground clearance
17 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
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93 cmReference
Height (hood)
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79 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
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17 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
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13 cmReference
Jacobsen Chief 100 attachments
Chief 100 Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number tag on the lower left of the tractor, above the front axle.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
36" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
91 cmReference
86 cmReference
Jacobsen LT885 attachments
34" Mower deck
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.