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Jacobsen Chief 1200 vs Jacobsen GT-12 53215
Verdict: Jacobsen Chief 1200 vs Jacobsen GT-12 53215
The Jacobsen Chief 1200 and the Jacobsen GT-12 53215 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 12 hp. Jacobsen GT-12 53215 holds more fuel (7.6 L vs 4.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Jacobsen GT-12 53215 is the newer design (1972 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
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
12 hp
12 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
JacobsenReference
JacobsenReference
Image courtesy of Thompson Speed ShopReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
Variants
Chief 1200
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Super Chief 1200
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GT-12
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gear driveReference
GT-12H
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hydrostaticReference
Engine
Fuel tank
4.7 LReference
7.6 LReference
Displacement
29.07 ciReference
29.07 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
86 x 83 mmReference
86 x 83 mmReference
Power
8.9 kWReference
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Air cleaner
dryReference
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Rated RPM
3600Reference
3600Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
2.4 LReference
2.1 LReference
Power (gross)
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8.9 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 2300Reference
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Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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Clutch
manualReference
idler pulleyReference
Mid PTO Type
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Front PTO
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independentReference
Front PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
106 cmReference
116 cmReference
Front tire
16x6.50Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
23x8.50Reference
23x8.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x8.50Reference
23x8.50-12Reference
Width
83 cmReference
96 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
99 cmReference
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Height (hood)
87 cmReference
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Ground clearance
29 cmReference
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Clearance (front axle)
22 cmReference
23 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
15 cmReference
16 cmReference
Front tread
76 cmReference
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Rear tread
80 cmReference
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Length
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182 cmReference
Height
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106 cmReference
Jacobsen Chief 1200 attachments
Chief 1200 Serial Numbers
Location:
Left-front side of tractor, above front axle.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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15Reference
Battery AH
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24Reference
Attachment overview
Jacobsen GT-12 attachments
42" Mower deck
Cutting width
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106 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.