Economy lawn tractors
Economy Jim Dandy 10HP
The Economy Jim Dandy 10HP is a garden tractor produced from 1964 to 1967 by Economy, a part of Engineering Products Company, built in Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA. It features a 10 hp Briggs & Stratton 392cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine, with a 3-speed or 9-speed shaft-driven gear transmission. The tractor is two-wheel drive with manual steering and mechanical band brakes. It offers optional open center hydraulics and manual or optional hydraulic rear hitch lift. The tractor includes a continuous front PTO without a clutch. Dimensions include a 52.5 inch wheelbase, 74.25 inch length, and 670 lbs weight. Attachments include a 48" mid-mount mower deck, blade, and snowblower. Electrical system uses a 12-volt battery with a flywheel alternator charging system.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Economy Jim Dandy 10HP
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Briggs & Stratton 243431 |
| Power | 10 hp (7.5 kW) |
| Cooling | air-cooled horizontal-shaft |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 1.5 gal (5.7 L) |
| Rated RPM | 3600 |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.0625x3.25 inches (78 x 83 mm) |
| Displacement | 392 cc (23.94 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 2.5 qts (2.4 L) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery AH | 32 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging system | flywheel alternator |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center (optional) |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 1000 psi (69.0 bar) |
| Pump flow | 1.8 gpm (6.8 lpm) |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Mechanical band brakes |
| Steering | manual |
| Final drives | spur bull gears |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Garden tractor |
|---|---|
| Built in | Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA |
| Years made | 1964 - 1967 |
Attachments
| Blade | Economy, front-mount, 48 inches width (121 cm), 18 inches height (45 cm) |
|---|---|
| Snowblower | Economy, 36 inches width (91 cm), single-stage, front-mount |
| 48" mid-mount mower deck | Type: mid-mount Economy, 3-blade, lift is manual or hydraulic optional, Cutting width: 48 inches (121 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | shaft-driven gear |
|---|---|
| Notes | Tandem transmission option adds a second gearbox inline with the original. |
| Clutch | 152.4mm mechanical dry disc |
| Models | 2.5 T92, Borg-Warner T92 |
| Options | 3-speed gear, 9-speed gear |
| Gears (3-speed) | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
| Gears (9-speed) | 9 forward and 3 reverse |
Tractor hitch
| Type | manual-lift rear hitch |
|---|---|
| Optional | hydraulic-lift optional |
Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 34 inches (86 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 74.25 inches (188 cm) |
| Weight | 670 lbs (303 kg) |
| Rear axle | 1.5 inch diameter (38 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 52.5 inches (133 cm) |
| Rear tread | 27 to 31.5 inches (68 to 80 cm) |
| Front tread | 29 inches (73 cm) |
| Ag rear tire | 7.00-16 |
| Ag front tire | 4.00-8 |
| Height (hood) | 38.5 inches (97 cm) |
| Lawn/turf rear tire | 8.00-16 |
| Lawn/turf front tire | 6.50-8 |
| Height (steering wheel) | 47 inches (119 cm) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | none |
|---|---|
| Front PTO | continuous |