Economy lawn tractors
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 |