Jacobsen lawn tractors
Jacobsen 53500
The Jacobsen 53500 is a garden tractor produced from 1978 to 1980 as part of the LGT Series. It features a 19.9 hp Kohler K532QS 879cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine, hydrostatic Eaton 11 transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds, and two-wheel drive with power assist steering. The tractor includes mechanical drum brakes and an open operator station. It offers independent front and rear PTOs with optional 540 and 2000 RPM rear PTO speeds. The 53500 supports various attachments including a 60-inch mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, blade, and a 48-inch rear tiller requiring the 2000-RPM rear PTO and Category-0 three-point hitch. Dimensions include a 56-inch wheelbase, 84-inch length, and a shipping weight of 1125 lbs. Electrical system features a 12-volt battery with a solid state regulator rectifier charging system.
Power19 hp
Founded60" deck
Model53500
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Jacobsen 53500
Tires
| Lawn/turf rear | 26x12.00-12, 29x12-15 |
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| Lawn/turf front | 18x8.50-8, 20x8.0-10 |
Engine
| Type | gasoline, 2-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft |
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| Model | Kohler K532QS |
| Fuel tank | 7 gal (26.5 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.38x3.00 inches (86 x 76 mm) |
| Displacement | 879 cc (53.67 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 3.5 qts (3.3 L) |
| Power (gross) | 19.9 hp (14.8 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Dimensions
| Width | 49 inches (124 cm) |
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| Height | 46 inches (116 cm) |
| Length | 84 inches (213 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 56 inches (142 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 1125 lbs (510 kg) |
| Ground clearance | 10 inches (25 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery AH | 42 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 15 |
| Charging system | solid state regulator rectifier |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Mechanical drum brakes |
| Steering | power assist |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Garden tractor |
|---|---|
| Series | LGT Series |
| Manufacturer | Jacobsen |
| Years produced | 1978 - 1980 |
References
| Book | Tractors engineered to do more. published in 1978, by Jacobsen |
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Attachments
| Blade | 54 inches width, front-mount, hydraulic-lift, hydraulic-angle, Jacobsen 59848 |
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| Additional | 48-inch rear tiller requiring 2000-RPM rear PTO and Category-0 three-point hitch |
| Snowblower | 48 inches width, single-stage, front-mount, Jacobsen 59890 |
| 60" mid-mount mower deck | 60 inches cutting width, mid-mount Jacobsen 59869, 3-blade with hydraulic lift |
Transmission
| Type | shaft-driven hydrostatic |
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| Gears | infinite forward and reverse (2-range) |
| Model | Eaton 11 |
Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | 0 (Optional) |
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Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | electric |
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| Rear PTO | independent |
| Front PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (Optional), 2000 (Optional) |
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