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Jacobsen Chief 800 vs Jacobsen LT700
Verdict: Jacobsen Chief 800 vs Jacobsen LT700
The Jacobsen Chief 800 and the Jacobsen LT700 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 7 hp. Jacobsen LT700 is the newer design (1968 vs 1964). In short: choose the Jacobsen Chief 800 for outright pulling power, or the Jacobsen LT700 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
8 hp
7 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 800 model 53033.Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Variants
Chief 800
gearReference
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Chief-O-Matic 800
hydrostaticReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
4.7 LReference
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Displacement
18.64 ciReference
16.78 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
75 x 70 mmReference
76 x 60 mmReference
Power (gross)
6.0 kWReference
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Air cleaner
dryReference
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Rated RPM
3600Reference
3600Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
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Oil capacity
1.2 LReference
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Power
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5.2 kWReference
Starter type
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manual recoilReference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 2300Reference
PeerlessReference
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
manual idler pulleyReference
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Mid PTO Type
pulleyReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
106 cmReference
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Front tire
16x4.80-8Reference
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Rear tire
22x6-12Reference
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Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
22x8-12Reference
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Length
154 cmReference
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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 800 attachments
Chief 800 Serial Number Location
Chief 800 Serial Numbers
1964
1601 (53028)Reference
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1965
1601 (53032)Reference
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1966
1601 (53033)Reference
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1967
1601 (53034)Reference
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1968
5850 (53034)Reference
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1969
1601 (53074)Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Battery volts
12Reference
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Attachment overview
Jacobsen LT700 attachments
34" Mower deck
Cutting width
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86 cmReference
Cut height
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3 to 10 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.