Jacobsen lawn tractors

Jacobsen Chief 6 53031

The Jacobsen Chief 6 53031 is a garden tractor produced from 1963 to 1964 by Jacobsen. It features a 6 hp Lauson HT60 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with a 3-speed transmission offering 3 forward and 1 reverse gears. The tractor has a wheelbase of 42 inches, weighs 385 lbs, and uses 4.80x8 front tires and 6x12 rear tires. It includes a 36-inch mid-mount mower deck attachment with a 2-blade design and adjustable cutting height from 1.5 to 4 inches. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground.
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ModelChief 6 53031

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Jacobsen Chief 6 53031

Tires
Rear tire6x12
Front tire4.80x8
Engine
Typegasoline
ModelLauson HT60
Coolingair-cooled
Startermanual recoil, electric Optional
Cylinders1-cylinder
Oil capacity0.9 qts (0.9 L)
Power (gross)6 hp (4.5 kW)
Starter volts12
Dimensions
Width33 inches (83 cm)
Length61 inches (154 cm)
Weight385 lbs (174 kg)
Wheelbase42 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
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Production
TypeGarden tractor
Years made1963 - 1964
ManufacturerJacobsen
Attachments
Cut height1.5 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm)
Cutting width36 inches (91 cm)
36" Mower deckType: mid-mount Jacobsen, 2-blade
Transmission
Type3-speed
Gears3 forward and 1 reverse