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Jacobsen Chief-O-Matic 1200 53090 vs Jacobsen YT-12 UT33009
Verdict: Jacobsen Chief-O-Matic 1200 53090 vs Jacobsen YT-12 UT33009
The Jacobsen Chief-O-Matic 1200 53090 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
air-cooledReference
air-cooled vertical shaftReference
Engine
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
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
106 cmReference
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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-O-Matic 1200 attachments
Chief-O-Matic 1200 Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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electricReference
Jacobsen YT-12 attachments
YT-12 Serial Numbers
Location:
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Serial number decal on the right side of the tractor frame, above the footrest.Reference
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.