Jacobsen Chief 100
The Jacobsen Chief 100 is a tractor produced by Jacobsen Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 265 cc 16.22 ci engine. The rated power output is 7 hp 5.2 kW. Transmission: 3 forward and 1 reverse.
Engine Power
7 hp
5.2 kW
Fuel & Capacities
1.25 gal
4.7 L
Transmission
3 forward and 1 reverse
Jacobsen Lawn Tractors Jacobsen Chief 100 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
![]() | 1961 - 1963
Model year 1961-19621963
Garden tractor |
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1961 - 1963 | |
Model year 1961-19621963 | |
Garden tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Jacobsen |
Garden tractor | |
Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA | |
Original price was $570 in 1961 | |
Variants | |
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100A | electric start |
100B | manual start |
Jacobsen Chief 100 Engine | |
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7HP Kohler 265cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 1.25 gal
4.7 L |
Engine details ... | |
Jacobsen Chief 100 Transmission | |
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3-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 42 inches
106 cm |
Front tire | 4.00/4.80-8 |
Rear tire | 6.00-12 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 265 cc / 16.22 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Kohler K161S |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft |
Displacement | 265 cc
16.22 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 2.875x2.50 inches
73 x 64 mm |
Power | 7 hp
5.2 kW |
Starter | manual recoil |
electric OptOptional | |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission — 3 forward and 1 reverse belt-driven gear
Type | belt-driven gear |
Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
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Dimensions
Jacobsen Chief 100 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 4.00/4.80-8 |
Lawn/turf rear | 6.00-12 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 42 inches
106 cm |
Length | 61 inches
154 cm |
Width | 33 inches
83 cm |
Ground clearance | 7 inches
17 cm |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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36" 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. |
36" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Jacobsen |
2-blade with manual lift | |
Cutting width | 36 inches
91 cm |
Photos
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