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Economy Jim Dandy 12HP

Economy Jim Dandy 12HP tractor
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The Economy Jim Dandy 12HP is a garden tractor produced from 1965 to 1970 by Economy, a part of Engineering Products Company, built in Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA. It features a 12 hp Kohler K301 gasoline engine with 476 cc displacement, air-cooled horizontal-shaft, and electric starter. The tractor offers 3-speed and 9-speed shaft-driven gear transmissions with mechanical dry disc clutch. It has two-wheel drive with spur bull gear final drives and manual steering. Hydraulics are optional with open center type and 1000 psi pressure. The tractor includes a manual-lift rear hitch with optional hydraulic lift, continuous front PTO without clutch, and mechanical band brakes. Dimensions include a 52.5 inch wheelbase, 74.25 inch length, and 670 lbs weight. Tires are available in both agricultural and lawn/turf sizes. Attachments include a 48" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, and blade. Electrical system features a 12-volt battery with flywheel alternator charging.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Economy Jim Dandy 12HP

Tires

Ag rear:7.00-16
Ag front:4.00-8
Lawn/turf rear:8.00-16
Lawn/turf front:6.50-8

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Kohler K301
Power:12 hp (8.9 kW)
Cooling:air-cooled horizontal-shaft
Starter:electric
Cylinders:1-cylinder
Fuel tank:1.5 gal (5.7 L)
Rated RPM:3600
Bore/Stroke:3.375x3.25 inches (86 x 83 mm)
Displacement:476 cc (29.07 ci)
Oil capacity:2.5 qts (2.4 L)
Starter volts:12

Dimensions

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)
Height (hood):38.5 inches (97 cm)
Height (steering wheel):47 inches (119 cm)

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)

Production

Type:Garden tractor
Built in:Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA
Manufacturer:Economy (a part of Engineering Products Company)
Years produced:1965 - 1970

References

Source:Economy Tractor all-gear-drive published in 1968, by EPCO

Attachments

Notes:Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. TractorData does not list details of these attachments.
Overview:48" mid-mount mower deck, Snowblower, Blade
48" Blade:Economy, front-mount, 48 inches width (121 cm), 18 inches height (45 cm)
48" Mower deck:mid-mount Economy, 3-blade, lift is manual or hydraulic optional, Cutting width 48 inches (121 cm)
36" Snow blower:Economy, 36 inches width (91 cm), single-stage, front-mount

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

Drive and Steering

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Mechanical band brakes
Steering:manual
Final drives:spur bull gears
Operator station:Open operator station.

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:none
Front PTO:continuous