Jacobsen Chief 800

The Jacobsen Chief 800 is a tractor produced by Jacobsen Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 305 cc 18.64 ci engine. The rated power output is 8 hp 6.0 kW. Transmission: Peerless 2300.

Overview

	1964 - 1969 Garden tractor
1964 - 1969
Garden tractor

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

Variants
Chief 800	gear
Chief-O-Matic 800	hydrostatic

Jacobsen Chief 800 Engine
8HP Kohler 305cc 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 — 305 cc / 18.64 ci Gasoline

Manufacturer	Kohler K181
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	1-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft
Displacement	305 cc 18.64 ci
Bore/Stroke	2.9375x2.75 inches 75 x 70 mm
Power (gross)	8 hp 6.0 kW
Air cleaner	dry
Rated RPM	3600
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	1.25 qts 1.2 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 800 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 800 model 53033.

Dimensions

Jacobsen Chief 800 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
Snowblower
Blade
Front-end loader
A belt-driven 32-inch tiller, model 59713, was available.

Photos

1965 Jacobsen Chief 800

Jacobsen Chief 800 with snowblower.