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Economy Power King 12HP

The Economy Power King 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 476cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a 1.5 gallon fuel tank. Transmission options include 3-speed and 9-speed shaft-driven gearboxes with mechanical dry disc clutches. The tractor is two-wheel drive with spur bull gear final drives and manual steering. It offers optional open center hydraulics and manual or hydraulic-lift rear hitch. The tractor has a continuous front PTO without a clutch. Dimensions include a 55 inch wheelbase, 81 inch length, and 800 lbs weight. Attachments available include mid-mount mower decks (36", 48", 60"), snowblower, blade, and front-end loader. Electrical system features a 12 volt battery and flywheel alternator charging.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Economy Power King 12HP

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

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), 7.5 gpm (heavy duty) (28.4 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:1965 - 1970

Attachments

Loader:500 lbs lift (full at pin) (226 kg), 65 inches height (at pin) (165 cm), 41 inches clearance (dumped) (104 cm), Bucket width: 32 inches (81 cm)
48" Blade:front-mount, 48 inches width (121 cm), 18 inches height (45 cm)
48" Snow blower:48 inches width (121 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

Note:Tandem transmission option adds a second gearbox inline with the original.
Type 1:shaft-driven gear
Type 2:shaft-driven gear
Gears 1:3 forward and 1 reverse
Gears 2:9 forward and 3 reverse
Options:3-speed gear, 9-speed gear
Clutch 1:152.4mm mechanical dry disc
Clutch 2:152.4mm mechanical dry disc
Transmission 1:2.5 T92
Transmission 2:Borg-Warner T92

Tractor hitch

Type:manual-lift rear hitch, hydraulic-lift optional

Dimensions & Tires

Width:43.5 inches (110 cm)
Length:81 inches (205 cm)
Weight:800 lbs (362 kg)
Rear axle:1.5 inch diameter (38 mm)
Wheelbase:55 inches (139 cm)
Rear tread:35.5 to 40 inches (90 to 101 cm)
Tires rear:8.00-16, 8.00-24
Front tread:36.5 to 38.75 inches (92 to 98 cm)
Tires front:4.00-12
Height (hood):41 inches (104 cm)
Height (steering wheel):50 inches (127 cm)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:none
Front PTO:continuous