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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 listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 12 hp / 8.9 kW. Transmission: 4 forward and 1 reverse.

Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 12 hp / 8.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
2 gal 7.6 L
Transmission
4 forward and 1 reverse

Overview

Jacobsen 1200 53217 tractor photo
1977 - 1980 1000 SeriesGarden tractor 1000 Series Garden tractor
Production
Manufacturer
Jacobsen (a part of Textron)
Garden tractor
Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA
Jacobsen 1200 Engine
12HP Kohler 476cc 1-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank
2 gal 7.6 L
Engine details ...
Jacobsen 1200 Transmission
4-speed gear
Transmission details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Mechanical band brakes
Open operator station.
Tractor hitch
Type
sleeve hitch OptOptional
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent OptOptional
Rear PTO Type
3300
Front PTO
independent
Clutch
electric
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
46 inches 116 cm
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Battery volts
12
References
1200 53217 references literature
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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
1200 53217 belt-driven gear speeds

Dimensions

Jacobsen 1200 Tires
Dimensions
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
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

Jacobsen GT 1200 garden tractor.

Jacobsen GT 1200 garden tractor.

Jacobsen 1200 with front blade.

Jacobsen 1200 with front blade.

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Jacobsen Lawn Tractors Jacobsen 1200 53217.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 3.2 hrs

Approximately 3.2 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (2 gal / 7.6 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~0.6 gal/hr (2.4 L/hr)

Engine Crankcase Oil

SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours

Transmission & Hydraulic System

UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours

Engine Cooling System

50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours

Jacobsen Lawn Tractors Jacobsen 1200 53217 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Jacobsen Lawn Tractors Jacobsen 1200 53217.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)12 hp
Kilowatts (kW)8.9 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)12.2 PS

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