The Jacobsen Chief 6 53031 is a lawn tractor with a rated power output of 6 hp, categorising it as a lighter model in its class. It was manufactured between 1963 and 1964. The model features a 1-cylinder petrol air-cooled engine, paired with two-wheel drive and a 3-speed gearbox. Its operating weight is listed at 174 kg, with a suitable working area of up to 200 acres.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
6 hp
Weight
174 kg
Catalogue coverage
Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
37 rows
Recorded power
6 hp
Transmissions
3-speed
Production years
1963-1964
Verified variants
0
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Overview
ManufacturerJacobsenReference
Garden tractorReference
Two-wheel driveReference
Manual steeringReference
Open operator station.Reference
Engine
6HP Lauson 1-cyl gasolineReference
Lauson HT60Reference
gasolineReference
1-cylinderReference
air-cooledReference
Power (gross)4.5 kWReference
Startermanual recoilReference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity0.9 LReference
Transmission
3-speedReference
Gears3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase106 cmReference
Weight174 kgReference
Front tire4.80x8Reference
Rear tire6x12Reference
Lawn/turf front4.80x8Reference
Lawn/turf rear6x12Reference
Length154 cmReference
Width83 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)96 cmReference
Height (hood)87 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)22 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)17 cmReference
Jacobsen Chief 6 attachments
36" mid-mount mower deckReference
Chief 6 Serial Number Location
Serial number plate on the bottom of the instrument panel support.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Battery volts12Reference
36" Mower deck
Typemid-mount JacobsenReference
Type2-bladeReference
Cutting width91 cmReference
Cut height3 to 10 cmReference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.
