Jacobsen 1200 53217
The Jacobsen 1200 53217 is a tractor produced by Jacobsen Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 476 cc 29.07 ci engine. The rated power output is 12 hp 8.9 kW. Transmission: 4 forward and 1 reverse.
Engine Power
12 hp
8.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
2 gal
7.6 L
Transmission
4 forward and 1 reverse
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Overview
![]() | 1977 - 1980
1000 SeriesGarden tractor |
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1977 - 1980 | |
1000 Series | |
Garden tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Jacobsen (a part of Textron) |
Garden tractor | |
Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA | |
Jacobsen 1200 Engine | |
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12HP Kohler 476cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 2 gal
7.6 L |
Engine details ... | |
Jacobsen 1200 Transmission | |
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4-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Mechanical band brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Tractor hitch | |
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Type | sleeve hitch OptOptional |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent OptOptional |
Rear PTO Type | 3300 |
Front PTO | independent |
Clutch | electric |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 46 inches
116 cm |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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What type of tractor is right for you? published in 1977, by Jacobsen | |
Tractors engineered to do more. published in 1978, by Jacobsen |
Engine
Engine Detail — 476 cc / 29.07 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Kohler K301AQS |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft |
Displacement | 476 cc
29.07 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.375x3.25 inches
86 x 83 mm |
Power (gross) | 12 hp
8.9 kW |
Air cleaner | dry |
Rated RPM | 3600 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 1.5 qts
1.4 L |
Oil change | 30 h |
Transmission
Transmission — 4 forward and 1 reverse belt-driven gear
Type | belt-driven gear |
Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
Clutch | idler pulley |
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Dimensions
Jacobsen 1200 Tires |
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Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 46 inches
116 cm |
Width | 38 inches
96 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 41 inches
104 cm |
Height (hood) | 37 inches
93 cm |
Clearance (front axle) | 7.25 inches
18 cm |
Clearance (rear axle) | 8 inches
20 cm |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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42" mid-mount mower deck | |
50" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade | |
Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. TractorData does not list details of these attachments. |
Photos
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