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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)
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)
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
Battery volts:12

Production

Type:Garden tractor
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

Attachments

Blade:front-mount, 48 inches width (121 cm), 12 inches height (30 cm)
Notes:Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. TractorData does not list details of these 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
1952:2267
1953:2714
1954:3262
1955:3823
1956:4379
1957:4900
1958:5434
1959:5973
1960:6808
1961:7708
1962:8503