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Jacobsen Chief 100 vs Jacobsen RMX8
Verdict: Jacobsen Chief 100 vs Jacobsen RMX8
The Jacobsen Chief 100 and the Jacobsen RMX8 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Jacobsen RMX8 leads on rated power with 8 hp against 7 hp. Jacobsen RMX8 is the newer design (1981 vs 1961). In short: choose the Jacobsen RMX8 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
32000
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recoil startl 32001Reference
100A
electric startReference
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100B
manual startReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
4.7 LReference
4.7 LReference
Displacement
16.22 ciReference
19.44 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
73 x 64 mmReference
76 x 70 mmReference
Power
5.2 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power (gross)
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6.0 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
106 cmReference
115 cmReference
Front tire
4.00/4.80-8Reference
11x4.00-5Reference
Rear tire
6.00-12Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
4.00/4.80-8Reference
11x4.00-5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
6.00-12Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Length
154 cmReference
156 cmReference
Width
83 cmReference
85 cmReference
Ground clearance
17 cmReference
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Weight
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124 kgReference
Height
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91 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
1-blade with manual liftReference
Cutting width
91 cmReference
77 cmReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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manualReference
Jacobsen RMX8 attachments
30.5" Mower deck
Drive
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beltReference
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.