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Jacobsen GT-12 53215 vs Jacobsen Super Chief 1200 53092
Verdict: Jacobsen GT-12 53215 vs Jacobsen Super Chief 1200 53092
The Jacobsen GT-12 53215 and the Jacobsen Super Chief 1200 53092 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 12 hp. Jacobsen GT-12 53215 holds more fuel (7.6 L vs 4.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Jacobsen GT-12 53215 is the newer design (1972 vs 1967). 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
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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
JacobsenReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
Variants
GT-12
gear driveReference
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GT-12H
hydrostaticReference
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Chief 1200
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gearReference
Super Chief 1200
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hydrostaticReference
Engine
Fuel tank
7.6 LReference
4.7 LReference
Displacement
29.07 ciReference
29.07 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
86 x 83 mmReference
86 x 83 mmReference
Power (gross)
8.9 kWReference
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Rated RPM
3600Reference
3600Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
2.1 LReference
2.4 LReference
Power
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8.9 kWReference
Air cleaner
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dryReference
Transmission
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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Hydro-GearReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
idler pulleyReference
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Front PTO Type
pulleyReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
116 cmReference
106 cmReference
Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50Reference
Rear tire
23x8.50-12Reference
23x8.50Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x8.50-12Reference
23x8.50Reference
Length
182 cmReference
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Width
96 cmReference
83 cmReference
Height
106 cmReference
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Clearance (front axle)
23 cmReference
22 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
16 cmReference
15 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
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99 cmReference
Height (hood)
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87 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 GT-12 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
15Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
24Reference
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Attachment overview
42" Mower deck
Cutting width
106 cmReference
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Jacobsen Super Chief 1200 attachments
Super Chief 1200 Serial Numbers
1967
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1601 (53092)Reference
1968
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5100 (53092)Reference
1969
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1601 (53245)Reference
1970
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5300 (53245)Reference
1971
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9601 (53245)Reference
Location:
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Left-front side of tractor, above front axle.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.