Economy lawn tractors

Economy Country Squire

The Economy Country Squire is a garden tractor produced from 1951 to 1962 by Economy, a part of Engineering Products Company. Built in Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA, these tractors were direct mail-order from Muskego, Wisconsin. They share many features and serial number sequences with Economy tractors of the era. The tractor features two engine options: a 9HP Briggs & Stratton 376cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine and a 9.2HP Wisconsin 376cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine. It has a 3-speed shaft-driven gear transmission with mechanical dry disc clutch, two-wheel drive, and spur gear final drives. The tractor has a wheelbase of 55 inches, length of 79 inches, width of 42 inches, and height of 46 inches at the steering wheel. It uses 4.00x8 front tires and 8.00x16 rear tires. Attachments include 30" and 48" mid-mount mower decks and a front-mount blade. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground.
Power-
Founded-
ModelCountry Squire

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Economy Country Squire

Engine
Fuel tank1.5 gal (5.7 L)
Wisconsin AENgasoline, 1-cylinder, air-cooled, Displacement 376 cc (23 ci), Bore/Stroke 3.00x3.25 inches (76 x 83 mm), Power 9.2 hp (6.9 kW), Rated RPM 3200, Starter electric, Starter volts 12
Engine options9HP Briggs & Stratton 376cc 1-cyl gasoline; 9.2HP Wisconsin 376cc 1-cyl gasoline
Briggs & Stratton 23AFBgasoline, 1-cylinder, air-cooled, Displacement 376 cc (22.97 ci), Bore/Stroke 3.00x3.25 inches (76 x 83 mm), Power 9 hp (6.7 kW), Rated RPM 3200, Starter type manual
Dimensions
Width42 inches (106 cm)
Length79 inches (200 cm)
Wheelbase55 inches (139 cm)
Rear tread36 inches (91 cm)
Tires rear8.00x16
Front tread36 inches (91 cm)
Tires front4.00x8
Ground clearance16 inches (40 cm)
Height (steering wheel)46 inches (116 cm)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Production
TypeGarden tractor
NotesThe Country Squire tractors were direct mail-order from Muskego, Wisconsin. Other than certain options, the tractors are the same as the Economy tractors of the era and share the same serial number sequence.
Built inWaukesha, Wisconsin, USA
Years made1951 - 1962
References
PublicationCountry Squire 4 Wheel Riding Tractor published in 1957, by EPCO
Attachments
Bladefront-mount, 48 inches width (121 cm), 12 inches height (30 cm)
NotesGarden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments.
30" mid-mount mower deck30 inches (76 cm), 1-blade, Cut height: 1.5 to 4.6 inch (3 to 11 cm)
48" mid-mount mower deck48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade, Cut height: 1.9 to 4.4 inch (4 to 11 cm)
Transmission
Typeshaft-driven gear
DriveTwo-wheel drive
Gears3 forward and 1 reverse
Clutchmechanical dry disc
SteeringManual steering
Final drivesspur gear
Operator stationOpen operator station
Serial Numbers
19512135
19522267
19532714
19543262
19553823
19564379
19574900
19585434
19595973
19606808
19617708
19628503