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Jacobsen Chief-O-Matic 1200 53090 vs Jacobsen YT-14
Verdict: Jacobsen Chief-O-Matic 1200 53090 vs Jacobsen YT-14
The Jacobsen Chief-O-Matic 1200 53090 and the Jacobsen YT-14 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Jacobsen YT-14 leads on rated power with 14 hp against 12 hp. Jacobsen YT-14 is the newer design (1987 vs 1966). In short: choose the Jacobsen YT-14 for outright pulling power, or the Jacobsen Chief-O-Matic 1200 53090 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
12 hp
14 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
JacobsenReference
Jacobsen (a part of Homelite)Reference
air-cooledReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft opposed twinReference
Original price
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$2,899 (1989 )Reference
Engine
Displacement
29.07 ciReference
40 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
86 x 83 mmReference
87 x 55 mmReference
Power
8.9 kWReference
10.4 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
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Rated RPM
3600Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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17.0 LReference
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-14 attachments
YT-14 Serial Number Location
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.