Economy lawn tractors
Economy Jim Dandy 14HP
The Economy Jim Dandy 14HP is a garden tractor produced from 1968 to 1977 by Economy, a part of Engineering Products Company, built in Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA. It features a 14 hp Kohler K321S 512cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, with a 3-speed or 9-speed Borg-Warner T92 shaft-driven gear transmission. The tractor has a wheelbase of 52.5 inches, weighs 690 lbs, and offers two-wheel drive with manual steering and mechanical band brakes. Optional hydraulics and various mid-mount mower decks, blades, and snow blowers are available as attachments.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Economy Jim Dandy 14HP
Tires
| Ag rear | 7.00-16 |
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| Ag front | 4.00-8 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 8.00-16 |
| Lawn/turf front | 6.50-8 |
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
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| Model | Kohler K321S |
| Power | 14 hp (10.4 kW) |
| Torque | 23.8 lb-ft (32.3 Nm) |
| Cooling | air-cooled horizontal-shaft |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 3 gal (11.4 L) |
| Rated RPM | 3600 |
| Torque RPM | 2200 |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.50x3.25 inches (89 x 83 mm) |
| Displacement | 512 cc (31.27 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 2.5 qts (2.4 L) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Dimensions
| Width | 36.5 inches (92 cm) |
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| Length | 75 inches (190 cm) |
| Weight | 690 lbs (312 kg) |
| Rear axle | 1.5 inch diameter (38 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 52.5 inches (133 cm) |
| Rear tread | 28.5 to 33 inches (72 to 83 cm) |
| Front tread | 29 inches (73 cm) |
| Height (hood) | 39 inches (99 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 47 inches (119 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
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| Battery AH | 32 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 15 |
| Charging system | flywheel alternator |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center (Optional) |
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| Pressure | 1000 psi (69.0 bar) |
| Pump flow | 1.8 gpm (6.8 lpm) |
Production
| Type | Garden tractor |
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| Built in | Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA |
| Years made | 1968 - 1977 |
Attachments
| 48" Blade | front-mount, 48 inches width (121 cm), 18 inches height (45 cm) |
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| 36" Snow blower | 36 inches width (91 cm), single-stage, front-mount |
| 36" mid-mount mower deck | 36 inches (91 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, hydraulic optional lift |
| 48" mid-mount mower deck | 48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, hydraulic optional lift |
| 60" mid-mount mower deck | 60 inches (152 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, hydraulic optional lift |
Transmission
| Type | shaft-driven gear |
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| Notes | Tandem transmission option adds a second gearbox inline with the original. |
| Clutch | 152.4mm mechanical dry disc |
| Options | 3-speed gear, 9-speed gear |
| Transmission | Borg-Warner T92 |
| Gears (3-speed) | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
| Gears (9-speed) | 9 forward and 3 reverse |
Tractor hitch
| Type | manual-lift rear hitch |
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| Optional | hydraulic-lift optional |
Steering and brakes
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
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| Brakes | Mechanical band brakes |
| Steering | manual |
| Final drives | spur bull gears |
| Operator station | Open operator station. |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | none |
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| Front PTO | continuous |
Serial number location
| Location | Serial number plate on tractor dashboard. |
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