Jacobsen Chief 1000

The Jacobsen Chief 1000 is a tractor produced by Jacobsen Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 390 cc 23.85 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 10 hp / 7.5 kW. Transmission: Peerless 2300.

Overview

	1964 - 1971 Garden tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Jacobsen
Garden tractor
Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA

Variants
Chief 1000	gear
Chief-O-Matic 1000	hydrostatic
Super Chief 1000	hydrostatic

Jacobsen Chief 1000 Engine
10HP Kohler 390cc 1-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank	1.25 gal 4.7 L
Engine details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Mechanical band brakes
Open operator station.

Power Take-off (PTO)
Mid PTO	independent
Clutch	manual
Mid PTO Type	pulley

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	42 inches 106 cm
Front tire	16x4.80-8
Rear tire	22x6-12
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

References
Chief Tractor Attachments published in 1967, by Jacobsen
Chief "Easy-On" Attachments published in 1968, by Jacobsen
Chief Tractors published in 1964, by Jacobsen
Chief Lawn and Garden Tractor published in 1964, by Jacobsen
Chief Lawn and Garden Tractor published in 1964, by Jacobsen
Chief Tractors published in 1966, by Jacobsen
Chief Tractors published in 1967, by Jacobsen
Lawn and Garden Power Equipment published in 1965, by Jacobsen

Engine

Engine Detail — 390 cc / 23.85 ci Gasoline

Manufacturer	Kohler K241
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	1-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft
Displacement	390 cc 23.85 ci
Bore/Stroke	3.25x2.875 inches 83 x 73 mm
Power (gross)	10 hp 7.5 kW
Air cleaner	dry
Rated RPM	3600
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	2.5 qts 2.4 L

Transmission

Transmission options
3-speed gear
4-speed gear

Transmission — Peerless

Transmission	Peerless
Type	belt-driven gear
Gears	3 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch	manual idler pulley
Three-speed transmission used on the Chief 1000 in 1964 and 1965.

Transmission — Peerless 2300

Transmission	Peerless 2300
Type	belt-driven gear
Gears	4 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch	manual idler pulley
The four-speed transmission was introduced for the 1966 model year, Chief 1000 model 53037.

Dimensions

Jacobsen Chief 1000 Tires
Lawn/turf front	16x4.80-8
Lawn/turf rear	22x6-12
Lawn/turf front	16x6.50-8
Lawn/turf rear	22x8-12

Dimensions
Wheelbase	42 inches 106 cm
Length	61 inches 154 cm
Width	33 inches 83 cm
Height (steering wheel)	39 inches 99 cm
Height (hood)	34.5 inches 87 cm
Ground clearance	11.75 inches (frame) 29 cm
Clearance (front axle)	8.75 inches 22 cm
Clearance (rear axle)	6.25 inches 15 cm
Front tread	30 inches 76 cm
Rear tread	31.5 inches 80 cm

Attachments

Attachment overview
36" mid-mount mower deck
42" mid-mount mower deck
48" mid-mount mower deck
Snowblower
Blade
Front-end loader
A belt-driven 32-inch tiller, model 59713, was available.

Photos

Jacobsen Chief 1000

Jacobsen Chief 1000 operator station and controls.