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Jacobsen Chief-O-Matic 1200

The Jacobsen Chief-O-Matic 1200 is a garden tractor introduced in 1966, built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA. It features a 12 hp Kohler K301 476cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, a belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears, and two-wheel drive with manual steering and mechanical band brakes. The tractor has an open operator station and various attachments available including mid-mount mower decks, snowblowers, blades, and a front-end loader.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Jacobsen Chief-O-Matic 1200

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Kohler K301
Power:12 hp (8.9 kW)
Cooling:air-cooled
Starter:electric
Cylinders:1-cylinder horizontal-shaft-valve
Rated RPM:3600
Air cleaner:dry
Bore/Stroke:3.375x3.25 inches (86 x 83 mm)
Displacement:476 cc (29.07 ci)
Starter volts:12

Features

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

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

Production

Type:Garden tractor
Built in:Racine, Wisconsin, USA
Manufacturer:Jacobsen
Year introduced:1966

Attachments

42" Blade:Jacobsen, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm)
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
36" Snow blower two-stage:Jacobsen 597XX, 36 inches width (91 cm), front-mount, manual-lift
36" Snow blower single-stage:Jacobsen 596XX, 36 inches width (91 cm), front-mount, manual-lift

Transmission

Type:belt-driven hydrostatic
Gears:infinite forward and reverse

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