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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.
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Power19 hp
Founded60" deck
Model53500

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Jacobsen 53500

Tires

Lawn/turf rear:26x12.00-12, 29x12-15
Lawn/turf front:18x8.50-8, 20x8.0-10

Engine

Type:gasoline, 2-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft
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)
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

Attachments

Blade:54 inches width, front-mount, hydraulic-lift, hydraulic-angle, Jacobsen 59848
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
Gears:infinite forward and reverse (2-range)
Model:Eaton 11

Tractor hitch

Rear Type:0 (Optional)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:electric
Rear PTO:independent
Front PTO:independent
Rear PTO Type:540 (Optional), 2000 (Optional)

Related Models

Jacobsen LGT-195

Model:LGT-195