Jacobsen Chief 6 53031
The Jacobsen Chief 6 53031 is a tractor produced by Jacobsen Lawn Tractors. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 6 hp / 4.5 kW. Transmission: 3 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 385 lbs 174 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 6 hp / 4.5 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
3 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
385 lbs
174 kg
Overview
![]() | 1963 - 1964
Garden tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Jacobsen |
Garden tractor | |
Jacobsen Chief 6 Engine | |
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6HP Lauson 1-cyl gasoline | |
Engine details ... |
Jacobsen Chief 6 Transmission | |
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3-speed | |
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 |
Weight | 385 lbs
174 kg |
Front tire | 4.80x8 |
Rear tire | 6x12 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Chief Tractors published in 1964, by Jacobsen | |
Chief Lawn and Garden Tractor published in 1964, by Jacobsen | |
Lawn and Garden Power Equipment for '63 published in 1963, by Jacobsen |
Engine
Engine Detail — Gasoline
Manufacturer | Lauson HT60 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled |
Power (gross) | 6 hp
4.5 kW |
Starter | manual recoil |
electric OptOptional | |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 0.9 qts
0.9 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 3 forward and 1 reverse
Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
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Dimensions
Jacobsen Chief 6 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 4.80x8 |
Lawn/turf rear | 6x12 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 42 inches
106 cm |
Length | 61 inches
154 cm |
Width | 33 inches
83 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 38 inches
96 cm |
Height (hood) | 34.5 inches
87 cm |
Weight | 385 lbs
174 kg |
Clearance (front axle) | 8.75 inches
22 cm |
Clearance (rear axle) | 7 inches
17 cm |
Attachments
36" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Jacobsen |
2-blade | |
Cutting width | 36 inches
91 cm |
Cut height | 1.5 to 4 inch
3 to 10 cm |
Photos
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Jacobsen Lawn Tractors Jacobsen Chief 6 53031.
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 6 53031 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Jacobsen Lawn Tractors Jacobsen Chief 6 53031.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)6 hp
Kilowatts (kW)4.5 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)6.1 PS
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