Embed

Paste on your site — shows live UK/US specs and links back here. Free to use.

<iframe src="https://farmfleetspecs.com/embed/jacobsen-chief-1200" width="100%" height="430" loading="lazy" style="border:1px solid #e6e8e4;border-radius:14px;max-width:560px" title="Jacobsen Chief 1200 specs — FarmFleetSpecs"></iframe>

Lawn Tractor · 1966Unverified

Jacobsen Chief 1200

Name: Jacobsen Chief 1200
Brand: Jacobsen

Jacobsen Chief 1200 — Garden tractor · 12 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Jacobsen Chief 1200 is a lawn tractor model featuring a 12 hp rated power output, a typical power figure for its class. Manufactured between 1966 and 1968, the Chief 1200 is equipped with a 1-cylinder petrol air-cooled engine and a two-wheel drive system paired with a hydrostatic transmission. It is designed for use on areas of up to 200 acres. Specifications for the Chief 1200 include both metric and imperial units.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

12 hp

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

59 rows

Recorded power

12 hp

Transmissions

4-speed gear

Production years

1966-1968

Verified variants

No linked source document is currently displayed; verify critical figures with the manufacturer or dealer.

Hover a source tag to verify

Overview

ManufacturerJacobsenReference

Garden tractorReference

Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USAReference

Two-wheel driveReference

Manual steeringReference

Mechanical band brakesReference

Open operator station.Reference

Variants

Chief 1200gearReference

Super Chief 1200hydrostaticReference

Engine

12HP Kohler 476cc 1-cyl gasolineReference

Fuel tank4.7 LReference

Kohler K301Reference

gasolineReference

1-cylinderReference

air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference

Displacement29.07 ciReference

Bore/Stroke86 x 83 mmReference

Power8.9 kWReference

Air cleanerdryReference

Rated RPM3600Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Oil capacity2.4 LReference

Image courtesy of Thompson Speed ShopReference

Transmission

4-speed gearReference

TransmissionPeerless 2300Reference

Typebelt-driven gearReference

Gears4 forward and 1 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTOindependentReference

ClutchmanualReference

Mid PTO TypepulleyReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase106 cmReference

Front tire16x6.50Reference

Rear tire23x8.50Reference

Lawn/turf front16x6.50Reference

Lawn/turf rear23x8.50Reference

Width83 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)99 cmReference

Height (hood)87 cmReference

Ground clearance29 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)22 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)15 cmReference

Front tread76 cmReference

Rear tread80 cmReference

Jacobsen Chief 1200 attachments

36" mid-mount mower deckReference

42" mid-mount mower deckReference

48" mid-mount mower deckReference

snowblowerReference

bladeReference

front-end loaderReference

Chief 1200 Serial Numbers

Location:Left-front side of tractor, above front axle.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Battery volts12Reference

Attachment overview

36" mid-mount mower deckReference

42" mid-mount mower deckReference

48" mid-mount mower deckReference

SnowblowerReference

BladeReference

Front-end loaderReference

A belt-driven 32-inch tiller, model 59713, was available.Reference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

Partner tool · Free

Working out if you can afford this tractor?

YourIncomeCalculator.com — free, HMRC-aligned take-home pay, self-employment & VAT calculators. No sign-up.

Calculate your take-home pay

Recommended kit

Handy kit for owners

Popular tractor and farm accessories owners pick up for machines like this.

Disclosure: some links on this page are affiliate links. If you buy through them we may earn a small commission — at no extra cost to you. Learn more.