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Jacobsen Chief 1000 vs Jacobsen Chief 100G 53027
Verdict: Jacobsen Chief 1000 vs Jacobsen Chief 100G 53027
The Jacobsen Chief 1000 and the Jacobsen Chief 100G 53027 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 10 hp. Jacobsen Chief 1000 is the newer design (1964 vs 1963). 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
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
10 hp
10 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
JacobsenReference
JacobsenReference
The four-speed transmission was introduced for the 1966 model year, Chief 1000 model 53037.Reference
Image courtesy of Rodney YoungReference
Variants
Chief 1000
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Chief-O-Matic 1000
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Super Chief 1000
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Engine
Fuel tank
4.7 LReference
4.7 LReference
Displacement
23.85 ciReference
23.85 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 73 mmReference
83 x 73 mmReference
Power (gross)
7.5 kWReference
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Air cleaner
dryReference
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Rated RPM
3600Reference
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Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
2.4 LReference
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Power
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7.1 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 2300Reference
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Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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Clutch
manual idler pulleyReference
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Mid PTO Type
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
106 cmReference
106 cmReference
Front tire
16x4.80-8Reference
4.80x4.00-8Reference
Rear tire
22x6-12Reference
6-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
4.80x4.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
22x8-12Reference
6-12Reference
Length
154 cmReference
154 cmReference
Width
83 cmReference
93 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
99 cmReference
96 cmReference
Height (hood)
87 cmReference
87 cmReference
Ground clearance
29 cmReference
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Clearance (front axle)
22 cmReference
22 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
15 cmReference
17 cmReference
Front tread
76 cmReference
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Rear tread
80 cmReference
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Jacobsen Chief 1000 attachments
Chief 1000 Serial Number Location
Chief 1000 Serial Numbers
1964
1601 (53035)Reference
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1965
1601 (53036)Reference
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1966
1601 (53037)Reference
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1967
1601 (53039)Reference
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1968
6430 (53039)Reference
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1969
1601 (53077)Reference
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1970
5126 (53077)Reference
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1971
10226 (53077)Reference
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Electrical
Ground
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Jacobsen Chief 100G attachments
36" Mower deck
Cutting width
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91 cmReference
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.