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Jacobsen Chief 1200 vs Jacobsen YT-12 UT33009
Verdict: Jacobsen Chief 1200 vs Jacobsen YT-12 UT33009
The Jacobsen Chief 1200 and the Jacobsen YT-12 UT33009 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 12 hp. Jacobsen YT-12 UT33009 is the newer design (1987 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
Jacobsen (a part of Homelite)Reference
Image courtesy of Thompson Speed ShopReference
air-cooled vertical shaftReference
Variants
Chief 1200
gearReference
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Super Chief 1200
hydrostaticReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
4.7 LReference
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Displacement
29.07 ciReference
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Bore/Stroke
86 x 83 mmReference
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Power
8.9 kWReference
8.9 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
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Rated RPM
3600Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
2.4 LReference
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Starter
—
electricReference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 2300Reference
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Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
electricReference
Mid PTO Type
pulleyReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
106 cmReference
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Front tire
16x6.50Reference
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Rear tire
23x8.50Reference
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Lawn/turf front
16x6.50Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
23x8.50Reference
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Width
83 cmReference
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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
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Clearance (rear axle)
15 cmReference
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Front tread
76 cmReference
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Rear tread
80 cmReference
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Jacobsen Chief 1200 attachments
Chief 1200 Serial Numbers
Location:
Left-front side of tractor, above front axle.Reference
Serial number decal on the right side of the tractor frame, above the footrest.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Jacobsen YT-12 attachments
YT-12 Serial Numbers
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.