Economy lawn tractors
Economy Jim Dandy 12HP
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.
Power-
Founded-
ModelJim Dandy 12HP
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. |
|---|---|
| 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 |