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Jacobsen Chief 100G 53027

The Jacobsen Chief 100G 53027 is a 1963 garden tractor built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA. It features a 9.5 hp Kohler K241 390cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with electric starter. The tractor has a 3-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears, two-wheel drive, manual steering, and mechanical band brakes. It has an open operator station. Dimensions include a 42 inch wheelbase, 61 inch length, and 37 inch width. Tires are 4.80x4.00-8 front and 6-12 rear. Attachments include a 36" mid-mount mower deck with hydraulic lift, a 36" snowblower, and a 42" front-mount blade. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Jacobsen Chief 100G 53027

Power

Power:9.5HP Kohler 390cc 1-cyl gasoline

Tires

Rear tire:6-12
Front tire:4.80x4.00-8

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Kohler K241
Power:9.5 hp (7.1 kW)
Cooling:air-cooled horizontal-shaft
Starter:electric
Cylinders:1-cylinder
Bore/Stroke:3.25x2.875 inches (83 x 73 mm)
Displacement:390 cc (23.85 ci)
Starter volts:12

Dimensions

Width:37 inches (93 cm)
Length:61 inches (154 cm)
Wheelbase:42 inches (106 cm)
Height (hood):34.5 inches (87 cm)
Clearance (rear axle):7 inches (17 cm)
Clearance (front axle):8.75 inches (22 cm)
Height (steering wheel):38 inches (96 cm)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12

Production

Type:Garden tractor
Year:1963
Built in:Racine, Wisconsin, USA
Manufacturer:Jacobsen

References

Source:Lawn and Garden Power Equipment for '63 published in 1963, by Jacobsen

Attachments

Note:Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. TractorData does not list details of these attachments.
Blade:42 inches (106 cm) width, front-mount Jacobsen
Snowblower:36 inches (91 cm) width, front-mount Jacobsen
36" mid-mount mower deck:36 inches (91 cm) cutting width, 2-blade with hydraulic lift, mid-mount Jacobsen

Transmission

Type:belt-driven gear
Gears:3 forward and 1 reverse
Speeds:3-speed gear

Drive and Controls

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Mechanical band brakes
Steering:Manual steering
Operator station:Open operator station