Jacobsen lawn tractors

Jacobsen Chief-O-Matic 1000

The Jacobsen Chief-O-Matic 1000 is a garden tractor introduced in 1966 by Jacobsen, built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA. It features a 10 hp Kohler K241 390cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, a belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds, and two-wheel drive with manual steering and mechanical band brakes. The tractor has an open operator station and a mid PTO with independent manual clutch. 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", 42", and 48" mid-mount mower decks, snowblowers, blades, and a front-end loader. The serial number plate is located on the left-front side of the tractor above the front axle.
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ModelChief-O-Matic 1000

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Jacobsen Chief-O-Matic 1000

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelKohler K241
Power10 hp (7.5 kW)
Coolingair-cooled horizontal-shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel tank1.25 gal (4.7 L)
Rated RPM3600
Air cleanerdry
Bore/Stroke3.25x2.875 inches (83 x 73 mm)
Displacement390 cc (23.85 ci)
Oil capacity2.5 qts (2.4 L)
Starter volts12
Dimensions
Width33 inches (83 cm)
Length61 inches (154 cm)
Rear tire22x6-12, 22x8-12
Wheelbase42 inches (106 cm)
Front tire16x4.80-8, 16x6.50-8
Rear tread31.5 inches (80 cm)
Front tread30 inches (76 cm)
Height (hood)34.5 inches (87 cm)
Ground clearance11.75 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
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesMechanical band brakes
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeGarden tractor
Built inRacine, Wisconsin, USA
ManufacturerJacobsen
Year introduced1966
References
BookChief Tractors published in 1966, by Jacobsen
Attachments
Blade42 inches width (106 cm), front-mount
Snowblower36 inches width (91 cm), single-stage, front-mount, manual-lift; 36 inches width (91 cm), two-stage, front-mount, manual-lift
Front-end loaderDanco 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 deck36 inches (91 cm), 2-blade, manual lift, left-discharge, Cut height: 1.5 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm)
42" mid-mount mower deck42 inches (106 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, right-discharge, Cut height: 1.25 to 3 inch (3 to 7 cm)
48" mid-mount mower deck48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, right-discharge
Transmission
Typebelt-driven hydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
Power Take-off (PTO)
Typeindependent
Clutchmanual
LocationMid PTO
Serial Number Location
LocationSerial number plate on the left-front side of tractor, above the front axle.