Jacobsen Chief 100G 53027
The Jacobsen Chief 100G 53027 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 (listed): 9.5 hp / 7.1 kW. Transmission: 3 forward and 1 reverse.
Engine Power
Gasoline (listed): 9.5 hp / 7.1 kW
Fuel & Capacities
1.25 gal
4.7 L
Transmission
3 forward and 1 reverse
Overview
![]() | 1963
Garden tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Jacobsen |
Garden tractor | |
Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA | |
Jacobsen Chief 100G Engine | |
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9.5HP Kohler 390cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 1.25 gal
4.7 L |
Engine details ... | |
Jacobsen Chief 100G Transmission | |
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3-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Mechanical band brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 42 inches
106 cm |
Front tire | 4.80x4.00-8 |
Rear tire | 6-12 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Lawn and Garden Power Equipment for '63 published in 1963, 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 | 9.5 hp
7.1 kW |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Jacobsen Chief 100G Engine | |
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Image courtesy of Rodney Young |
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 100G Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 4.80x4.00-8 |
Lawn/turf rear | 6-12 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 42 inches
106 cm |
Length | 61 inches
154 cm |
Width | 37 inches
93 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 38 inches
96 cm |
Height (hood) | 34.5 inches
87 cm |
Clearance (front axle) | 8.75 inches
22 cm |
Clearance (rear axle) | 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 hydraulic lift | |
Cutting width | 36 inches
91 cm |
Photos
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Jacobsen Lawn Tractors Jacobsen Chief 100G 53027.
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 Chief 100G 53027 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Jacobsen Lawn Tractors Jacobsen Chief 100G 53027.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)9.5 hp
Kilowatts (kW)7.1 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)9.6 PS
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