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Jacobsen Javelin 45 vs Jacobsen LT885 53130

Verdict: Jacobsen Javelin 45 vs Jacobsen LT885 53130

The Jacobsen Javelin 45 and the Jacobsen LT885 53130 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Jacobsen LT885 53130 leads on rated power with 8 hp against 5 hp. Jacobsen Javelin 45 holds more fuel (4.7 L vs 3.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Jacobsen LT885 53130 is the newer design (1970 vs 1959). In short: choose the Jacobsen LT885 53130 for outright pulling power, or the Jacobsen Javelin 45 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 Javelin 45 Lawn Tractor
Jacobsen
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Jacobsen LT885 53130 Lawn Tractor
Jacobsen
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
5 hp
8 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
JacobsenReference
JacobsenReference
air-cooledReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
4.7 LReference
3.8 LReference
Power (gross)
3.4 kWReference
Starter type
electricReference
Displacement
19.44 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
76 x 70 mmReference
Power
6.0 kWReference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
Starter
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.1 LReference
Transmission
Gears
1 forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Dimensions
Weight
117 kgReference
Wheelbase
107 cmReference
Front tire
13x5.50Reference
Rear tire
18x8.50x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x5.50Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x8.50x8Reference
Length
146 cmReference
Width
80 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
93 cmReference
Height (hood)
79 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
17 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
13 cmReference
Jacobsen Javelin attachments
Javelin Serial Numbers
1959
4526-xxxxReference
1960
4526-xxxxReference
1961
4526-9101Reference
1962
45A26-11091Reference
1963
45A26-15191Reference
1964
42602-20691Reference
1965
42602-26191Reference
1966
42602-35123Reference
1967
42602-39398Reference
1968
42602-44198Reference
1969
42602-48097Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
26" Mower deck
Type
1-bladeReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
66 cmReference
86 cmReference
Cut height
1 to 8 cmReference
Jacobsen LT885 attachments
34" Mower deck

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.

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