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Jacobsen Chief 1200

Jacobsen Chief 1200 tractor
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The Jacobsen Chief 1200 is a garden tractor produced from 1966 to 1968 by Jacobsen in Racine, Wisconsin, USA. It features a 12 hp Kohler K301 476cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, a Peerless 2300 belt-driven 4-speed gear transmission, and two-wheel drive with manual steering and mechanical band brakes. The tractor has a mid independent PTO with a manual clutch and pulley type. It offers various attachments including mid-mount mower decks, snowblowers, blades, and a front-end loader. The Chief 1200 was available in gear and hydrostatic variants, with the Super Chief 1200 being the hydrostatic model.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Jacobsen Chief 1200

Tires

Rear tire:23x8.50
Front tire:16x6.50
Lawn/turf rear:23x8.50
Lawn/turf front:16x6.50

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Kohler K301
Power:12 hp (8.9 kW)
Cooling:air-cooled horizontal-shaft
Cylinders:1-cylinder
Fuel tank:1.25 gal (4.7 L)
Rated RPM:3600
Air cleaner:dry
Bore/Stroke:3.375x3.25 inches (86 x 83 mm)
Displacement:476 cc (29.07 ci)
Oil capacity:2.5 qts (2.4 L)
Starter volts:12

Variants

Chief 1200:gear
Super Chief 1200:hydrostatic

Dimensions

Width:33 inches (83 cm)
Wheelbase:42 inches (106 cm)
Rear tread:31.5 inches (80 cm)
Front tread:30 inches (76 cm)
Height (hood):34.5 inches (87 cm)
Ground clearance:11.75 inches (29 cm)
Clearance (rear axle):6.25 inches (15 cm)
Clearance (front axle):8.75 inches (22 cm)
Height (steering wheel):39 inches (99 cm)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12

Mechanical

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

Production

Type:Garden tractor
Built in:Racine, Wisconsin, USA
Years produced:1966 - 1968

Attachments

Tiller:A belt-driven 32-inch tiller, model 59713, was available.
Blade 42":Jacobsen, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm)
Snowblower 36":Jacobsen 597XX, 36 inches width (91 cm), two-stage, front-mount, manual-lift
Snowblower 38":Jacobsen 596XX, 38 inches width (96 cm), single-stage, front-mount, manual-lift
Front-end loader:Danco JC 600 Loader, 300 lbs lift (full at pin) (136 kg), 52 inches clearance (level) (132 cm), Bucket width: 34 inches (86 cm)
36" mid-mount mower deck:Jacobsen 59730, 36 inches (91 cm), 2-blade, manual lift, left-discharge, Cut height: 1.5 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm)
42" mid-mount mower deck:Jacobsen 59736, 42 inches (106 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, right-discharge, Cut height: 1.25 to 3 inch (3 to 7 cm)
48" mid-mount mower deck:Jacobsen 59782, 48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, right-discharge

Transmission

Type:belt-driven gear
Gears:4 forward and 1 reverse
Model:Peerless 2300

Serial Numbers

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

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:manual
PTO type:independent
Mid PTO Type:pulley
PTO location:Mid PTO

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