Jacobsen lawn tractors Chief-O-Matic 800 vs John Deere 100

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Jacobsen lawn tractors Chief-O-Matic 800

Jacobsen lawn tractors Chief-O-Matic 800

8 HP · 1966

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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-O-Matic 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 1966 for the Jacobsen lawn tractors Chief-O-Matic 800.
  • The Jacobsen lawn tractors Chief-O-Matic 800 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 34".

Full specs comparison

Jacobsen lawn tractors Chief-O-Matic 800John Deere 100
Power8 HP8 HP
Production years19661975–1978
FuelGasoline
Cylinders1
Weight176 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionHydrostaticGear
Gears (fwd/rev)3 / 1
Wheelbase106 cm107 cm
Length154 cm149 cm
Mower deck36"34"

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

The John Deere 100 is the more recent model: production started in 1975, versus 1966 for the Jacobsen lawn tractors Chief-O-Matic 800.

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

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

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