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Jacobsen Chief 6 53031 vs Jacobsen Chief 800
Verdict: Jacobsen Chief 6 53031 vs Jacobsen Chief 800
The Jacobsen Chief 6 53031 and the Jacobsen Chief 800 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Jacobsen Chief 800 leads on rated power with 8 hp against 6 hp. Jacobsen Chief 800 is the newer design (1964 vs 1963). In short: choose the Jacobsen Chief 800 for outright pulling power, or the Jacobsen Chief 6 53031 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Jacobsen
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Jacobsen
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
6 hp
8 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
JacobsenReference
JacobsenReference
air-cooledReference
The four-speed transmission was introduced for the 1966 model year, Chief 800 model 53033.Reference
Engine
Power (gross)
4.5 kWReference
6.0 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
0.9 LReference
1.2 LReference
Fuel tank
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4.7 LReference
Displacement
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18.64 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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75 x 70 mmReference
Air cleaner
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dryReference
Rated RPM
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3600Reference
Transmission
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Transmission
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Peerless 2300Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
106 cmReference
106 cmReference
Weight
174 kgReference
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Front tire
4.80x8Reference
16x4.80-8Reference
Rear tire
6x12Reference
22x6-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
4.80x8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
6x12Reference
22x8-12Reference
Length
154 cmReference
154 cmReference
Width
83 cmReference
83 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
96 cmReference
99 cmReference
Height (hood)
87 cmReference
87 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
22 cmReference
22 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
17 cmReference
15 cmReference
Ground clearance
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29 cmReference
Front tread
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76 cmReference
Rear tread
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80 cmReference
Jacobsen Chief 6 attachments
Chief 6 Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
36" Mower deck
Type
2-bladeReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
91 cmReference
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Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
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Variants
Chief 800
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gearReference
Chief-O-Matic 800
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hydrostaticReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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manual idler pulleyReference
Mid PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Jacobsen Chief 800 attachments
Chief 800 Serial Number Location
Chief 800 Serial Numbers
1964
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1601 (53028)Reference
1965
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1601 (53032)Reference
1966
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1601 (53033)Reference
1967
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1601 (53034)Reference
1968
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5850 (53034)Reference
1969
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1601 (53074)Reference
Attachment overview
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.