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Jacobsen Chief 800 vs Jacobsen RMX8
Verdict: Jacobsen Chief 800 vs Jacobsen RMX8
The Jacobsen Chief 800 and the Jacobsen RMX8 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 8 hp. Jacobsen RMX8 is the newer design (1981 vs 1964). 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
8 hp
8 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
32000
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recoil startl 32001Reference
Chief 800
gearReference
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Chief-O-Matic 800
hydrostaticReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
4.7 LReference
4.7 LReference
Displacement
18.64 ciReference
19.44 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
75 x 70 mmReference
76 x 70 mmReference
Power (gross)
6.0 kWReference
6.0 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
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Rated RPM
3600Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.2 LReference
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Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 2300Reference
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Type
belt-driven gearReference
1-blade with manual liftReference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manual idler pulleyReference
manualReference
Mid PTO Type
pulleyReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
106 cmReference
115 cmReference
Front tire
16x4.80-8Reference
11x4.00-5Reference
Rear tire
22x6-12Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
11x4.00-5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
22x8-12Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Length
154 cmReference
156 cmReference
Width
83 cmReference
85 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
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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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Weight
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124 kgReference
Height
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91 cmReference
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
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Jacobsen RMX8 attachments
30.5" Mower deck
Cutting width
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77 cmReference
Drive
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beltReference
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.