Empire
Empire 88
The Empire 88 is a farm tractor manufactured by Empire in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, produced from 1946 to 1947. It features a Willys 2.2L 4-cylinder gasoline engine producing 40 hp (29.8 kW), paired with a Warner Gear T-84 6-speed gear transmission with 6 forward and 2 reverse gears. The tractor is two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. It has a wheelbase of 76.5 inches (194 cm) and weighs 2,500 lbs (1134 kg). The front tires are 5.50-16 and the rear tires are 9-24. The electrical system includes an Autolight generator charging at 35 amps and 6 volts. The fuel tank capacity is 7.1 gallons (26.9 L).
Power40 hp
Founded1946 - 1947
Model88
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Empire 88
Power
| Engine | 40 hp (29.8 kW) |
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Tires
| Rear tire | 9-24 |
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| Front tire | 5.50-16 |
Engine
| Make | Willys |
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| Type | gasoline, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
| Power | 40 hp (29.8 kW) |
| Fuel tank | 7.1 gal (26.9 L) |
| Rated RPM | 2000 |
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.125x4.375 inches (79 x 111 mm) |
| Displacement | 134.6 ci (2.2 L) |
| Oil capacity | 4 qts (3.8 L) |
| Coolant capacity | 16 qts (15.1 L) |
Dimensions
| Weight | 2,500 lbs (1134 kg) |
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| Wheelbase | 76.5 inches (194 cm) |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 6 |
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| Charging amps | 35 |
| Charging volts | 6 |
| Charging system | Autolight generator |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
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| Steering | manual |
| Operator station | Open operator station. |
Production
| Built in | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA |
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| Years made | 1946 - 1947 |
| Manufacturer | Empire |
Transmission
| Type | gear |
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| Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
| Model | Warner Gear T-84 |
| Clutch | dry disc |
| Details | Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) with a two-speed Spicer transfer case. |
Serial Numbers
| Location | On dashboard behind steering wheel. |
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