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Jacobsen Chief 800

Jacobsen Chief 800 tractor
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The Jacobsen Chief 800 is a garden tractor produced from 1964 to 1969 in Racine, Wisconsin, USA. It features an 8 hp Kohler K181 305cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with air-cooled horizontal-shaft design. The tractor offers 3-speed and 4-speed belt-driven gear transmissions by Peerless with manual idler pulley clutch. It has two-wheel drive, manual steering, mechanical band brakes, and an open operator station. The Chief 800 includes a mid PTO with manual clutch and pulley type. Dimensions include a 42-inch wheelbase, 61-inch length, and 33-inch width. Tires are lawn/turf type with front sizes 16x4.80-8 or 16x6.50-8 and rear sizes 22x6-12 or 22x8-12. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. Attachments available include 36" and 42" mid-mount mower decks, snowblowers, blades, front-end loader, and a belt-driven 32-inch tiller. Variants include the gear-driven Chief 800 and hydrostatic Chief-O-Matic 800.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Jacobsen Chief 800

Tires

Lawn/turf rear:22x6-12, 22x8-12
Lawn/turf front:16x4.80-8, 16x6.50-8

Engine

Type:gasoline
Cooling:air-cooled horizontal-shaft
Starter:electric
Cylinders:1-cylinder
Fuel tank:1.25 gal (4.7 L)
Rated RPM:3600
Air cleaner:dry
Bore/Stroke:2.9375x2.75 inches (75 x 70 mm)
Displacement:305 cc (18.64 ci)
Engine model:Kohler K181
Oil capacity:1.25 qts (1.2 L)
Power (gross):8 hp (6.0 kW)
Starter volts:12

Variants

Chief 800:gear
Chief-O-Matic 800:hydrostatic

Dimensions

Width:33 inches (83 cm)
Length:61 inches (154 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 (frame) (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:1964 - 1969

Attachments

42" Blade:Jacobsen, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm)
36" 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" 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)
36" Snow blower:Jacobsen 597XX, 36 inches width (91 cm), two-stage, front-mount, manual-lift
38" Snow blower:Jacobsen 596XX, 38 inches width (96 cm), single-stage, front-mount, manual-lift
Attachment overview:36" mid-mount mower deck, 42" mid-mount mower deck, Snowblower, Blade, Front-end loader, A belt-driven 32-inch tiller, model 59713, was available.
Danco JC 600 Loader:300 lbs lift (full at pin) (136 kg), 52 inches clearance (level) (132 cm), Bucket width: 34 inches (86 cm)

Transmission

Type:belt-driven gear
Notes:Three-speed transmission used on the Chief 800 in 1964 and 1965. Four-speed transmission introduced for the 1966 model year, Chief 800 model 53033.
Clutch:manual idler pulley
Transmission:Peerless
Gears (3-speed):3 forward and 1 reverse
Gears (4-speed):4 forward and 1 reverse
Transmission options:3-speed gear, 4-speed gear

Serial Numbers

1964:1601 (53028)
1965:1601 (53032)
1966:1601 (53033)
1967:1601 (53034)
1968:5850 (53034)
1969:1601 (53074)

Power Take-off (PTO)

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