Jacobsen lawn tractors Chief 800 vs John Deere 100

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Jacobsen lawn tractors Chief 800

Jacobsen lawn tractors Chief 800

8 HP · 1964–1969

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John Deere 100

John Deere 100

8 HP · 1975–1978

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Jacobsen lawn tractors Chief 800 and the John Deere 100 deliver the same power: 8 HP.
  • The John Deere 100 is the more recent model: production started in 1975, versus 1964 for the Jacobsen lawn tractors Chief 800.
  • The Jacobsen lawn tractors Chief 800 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 34".

Full specs comparison

Jacobsen lawn tractors Chief 800John Deere 100
Power8 HP8 HP
Production years1964–19691975–1978
FuelGasoline
Cylinders1
Weight176 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearGear
Gears (fwd/rev)3 / 13 / 1
Wheelbase106 cm107 cm
Length154 cm149 cm
Mower deck36"34"

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the Jacobsen lawn tractors Chief 800 or the John Deere 100?

The Jacobsen lawn tractors Chief 800 and the John Deere 100 deliver the same power: 8 HP.

Which is more recent, the Jacobsen lawn tractors Chief 800 or the John Deere 100?

The John Deere 100 is the more recent model: production started in 1975, versus 1964 for the Jacobsen lawn tractors Chief 800.

Which has the wider mower deck, the Jacobsen lawn tractors Chief 800 or the John Deere 100?

The Jacobsen lawn tractors Chief 800 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 34".

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