Jacobsen Chief-O-Matic 1000 53080
The Jacobsen Chief-O-Matic 1000 53080 is a tractor produced by Jacobsen Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 390 cc 23.85 ci engine. The rated power output is 10 hp 7.5 kW. Transmission: infinite forward and reverse.
Engine Power
10 hp
7.5 kW
Fuel & Capacities
1.25 gal
4.7 L
Transmission
infinite forward and reverse
Jacobsen Lawn Tractors Jacobsen Chief-O-Matic 1000 53080 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
![]() | 1966
Garden tractor |
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1966 | |
Garden tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Jacobsen |
Garden tractor | |
Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA | |
Variants | |
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Chief 1000 | gear |
Chief-O-Matic 1000 | hydrostatic |
Jacobsen Chief-O-Matic 1000 Engine | |
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10HP Kohler 390cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 1.25 gal
4.7 L |
Engine details ... | |
Jacobsen Chief-O-Matic 1000 Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Mechanical band brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Mid PTO | independent |
Clutch | manual |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 42 inches
106 cm |
Front tire | 16x4.80-8 |
Rear tire | 22x6-12 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Chief Tractors published in 1966, 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 | 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 — infinite forward and reverse belt-driven hydrostatic
Type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
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Dimensions
Jacobsen Chief-O-Matic 1000 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 16x4.80-8 |
Lawn/turf rear | 22x6-12 |
Lawn/turf front | 16x6.50-8 |
Lawn/turf rear | 22x8-12 |
Dimensions | |
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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 | |
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36" mid-mount mower deck | |
42" mid-mount mower deck | |
48" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade | |
Front-end loader | |
Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. TractorData does not list details of these attachments. |
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