Jacobsen 53500
The Jacobsen 53500 is a tractor produced by Jacobsen Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 879 cc 53.67 ci engine. The rated power output is 19.9 hp 14.8 kW. Transmission: Eaton 11. Operating weight: 1125 lbs 510 kg.
Engine Power
19.9 hp
14.8 kW
Fuel & Capacities
7 gal
26.5 L
Transmission
Eaton 11
Operating Weight
1125 lbs
510 kg
Jacobsen Lawn Tractors Jacobsen 53500 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
![]() | 1978 - 1980
LGT SeriesGarden tractor |
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1978 - 1980 | |
LGT Series | |
Garden tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Jacobsen |
Garden tractor | |
Variants | |
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LGT-195 | similar Ford model |
Jacobsen 53500 Engine | |
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19.9HP Kohler 879cc 2-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 7 gal
26.5 L |
Engine details ... | |
Jacobsen 53500 Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | power assist |
Mechanical drum brakes | |
Open operator station. | |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | 0 OptOptional |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 OptOptional |
2000 OptOptional | |
Front PTO | independent |
Clutch | electric |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 56 inches
142 cm |
Weight | 1125 lbs
510 kg |
Front tire | 18x8.50-8 |
Rear tire | 26x12.00-12 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | solid state regulator rectifier |
Charging amps | 15 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 42 |
References | |
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Tractors engineered to do more. published in 1978, by Jacobsen |
Engine
Engine Detail — 879 cc / 53.67 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Kohler K532QS |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 2-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft |
Displacement | 879 cc
53.67 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.38x3.00 inches
86 x 76 mm |
Power (gross) | 19.9 hp
14.8 kW |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 3.5 qts
3.3 L |
Transmission
Transmission — Eaton 11
Transmission | Eaton 11 |
Type | shaft-driven hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse (2-range) |
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Dimensions
Jacobsen 53500 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 18x8.50-8 |
Lawn/turf rear | 26x12.00-12 |
Lawn/turf front | 20x8.0-10 |
Lawn/turf rear | 29x12-15 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 56 inches
142 cm |
Length | 84 inches
213 cm |
Width | 49 inches
124 cm |
Height | 46 inches
116 cm |
Shipping weight | 1125 lbs
510 kg |
Ground clearance | 10 inches
25 cm |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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60" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade | |
The Jacobsen 53500 was available with a 48-inch rear tiller that required the 2000-RPM rear PTO and Category-0 three-point hitch. |
60" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Jacobsen 59869 |
3-blade with hydraulic lift | |
Cutting width | 60 inches
152 cm |
Photos
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