Jacobsen lawn tractors

Jacobsen RMX8

The Jacobsen RMX8 is a riding lawn mower produced from 1981 to 1986. It features an 8 hp Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with manual recoil and optional electric start. The mower has a two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. It uses a mid PTO with an independent manual clutch. The transmission offers infinite forward and reverse speeds. Dimensions include a 45.5 inch wheelbase, 61.5 inch length, 33.7 inch width, 36 inch height, and a weight of 275 lbs. Tires are sized 11x4.00-5 front and 16x6.50-8 rear. Attachments include a 30.5 inch mid-mount mower deck with a single blade and manual lift, driven by a belt. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground.
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ModelRMX8

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Jacobsen RMX8

Tires
Rear tire16x6.50-8
Front tire11x4.00-5
Engine
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Startermanual recoil, electric Optional
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel typegasoline
Bore/Stroke3.00x2.75 inches (76 x 70 mm)
Displacement318 cc (19.44 ci)
Engine detailBriggs & Stratton 190700
Power (gross)8 hp (6.0 kW)
Starter volts12
Variants
32000recoil startl 32001
Dimensions
Width33.7 inches (85 cm)
Height36 inches (91 cm)
Length61.5 inches (156 cm)
Weight275 lbs (124 kg)
Wheelbase45.5 inches (115 cm)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeRiding lawn mower
ManufacturerJacobsen
Years produced1981 - 1986
Attachments
Typemid-mount Jacobsen
Drivebelt
Blades1-blade with manual lift
Mower deck30.5" mid-mount mower deck
Cutting width30.5 inches (77 cm)
Transmission
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchmanual
PTO typeindependent
PTO locationMid PTO