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.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Economy Country Squire
Engine
| Fuel tank | 1.5 gal (5.7 L) |
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| Wisconsin AEN | gasoline, 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 options | 9HP Briggs & Stratton 376cc 1-cyl gasoline; 9.2HP Wisconsin 376cc 1-cyl gasoline |
| Briggs & Stratton 23AFB | gasoline, 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
| Width | 42 inches (106 cm) |
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| Length | 79 inches (200 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 55 inches (139 cm) |
| Rear tread | 36 inches (91 cm) |
| Tires rear | 8.00x16 |
| Front tread | 36 inches (91 cm) |
| Tires front | 4.00x8 |
| Ground clearance | 16 inches (40 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 46 inches (116 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
Production
| Type | Garden tractor |
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| Notes | The 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 in | Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA |
| Years made | 1951 - 1962 |
References
| Publication | Country Squire 4 Wheel Riding Tractor published in 1957, by EPCO |
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Attachments
| Blade | front-mount, 48 inches width (121 cm), 12 inches height (30 cm) |
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| Notes | Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. |
| 30" mid-mount mower deck | 30 inches (76 cm), 1-blade, Cut height: 1.5 to 4.6 inch (3 to 11 cm) |
| 48" mid-mount mower deck | 48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade, Cut height: 1.9 to 4.4 inch (4 to 11 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | shaft-driven gear |
|---|---|
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
| Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
| Clutch | mechanical dry disc |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Final drives | spur gear |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Serial Numbers
| 1951 | 2135 |
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| 1952 | 2267 |
| 1953 | 2714 |
| 1954 | 3262 |
| 1955 | 3823 |
| 1956 | 4379 |
| 1957 | 4900 |
| 1958 | 5434 |
| 1959 | 5973 |
| 1960 | 6808 |
| 1961 | 7708 |
| 1962 | 8503 |
