Economy lawn tractors Country Squire
Power
9 hp
Production
1951-1962
Engine
Gasoline, 1-cylinder
Transmission
Shaft-driven gear
Drive
2WD
Introduction
Country Squire Garden Tractor
The Country Squire is a garden tractor model manufactured by Economy, a division of the Engineering Products Company, between 1951 and 1962. Produced in Waukesha, Wisconsin, these units were distributed primarily through direct mail-order services from Muskego, Wisconsin. The tractor shares its fundamental mechanical architecture and serial number sequencing with other Economy models of the same era.
Engine and Performance
The tractor is powered by a Wisconsin AEN gasoline engine, a single-cylinder, air-cooled unit with a displacement of 376 cc (23 ci). It delivers 9.2 hp (6.9 kW) at a rated engine speed of 3200 RPM. The engine utilizes an electric starting system operating on a 12-volt electrical circuit.
Transmission and Drivetrain
The drivetrain features a shaft-driven gear transmission system providing three forward gears and one reverse gear. Power is transferred via a mechanical dry disc clutch. The tractor is configured as a two-wheel drive machine, utilizing spur gear final drives for power delivery to the rear wheels.
Mechanical Specifications and Dimensions
The Country Squire is designed with an open operator station and manual steering. It rests on a 55-inch wheelbase with a ground clearance of 16 inches. The machine measures 79 inches in length and 42 inches in width, with front and rear treads both set at 36 inches. It is equipped with 4.00x8 agricultural tires on the front and 8.00x16 agricultural tires on the rear, supporting various attachments such as a 30-inch or 48-inch mower deck.
Conclusion
The Country Squire represents a standard garden tractor configuration of the 1950s, designed for small-scale agricultural or property maintenance tasks. Its straightforward mechanical design and mail-order availability made it a common utility machine for residential and small-plot owners of that period.
Production Information of Economy lawn tractors, Country Squire
- The Country Squire tractors were direct mail-order from Muskego, Wisconsin. Other than certain options, the tractors are the same as the Economy tractors of the era and share the same serial number sequence.
- Garden tractor
- Built in Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA
| Manufacturer | Economy (a part of Engineering Products Company) |
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Dimension and Tires Information of Economy lawn tractors, Country Squire
| Rear tread | 36 inches [91 cm] |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 55 inches [139 cm] |
| Ground clearance | 16 inches [40 cm] |
| Height (steering wheel) | 46 inches [116 cm] |
| Length | 79 inches [200 cm] |
| Front tread | 36 inches [91 cm] |
| Width | 42 inches [106 cm] |
| Ag front | 4.00x8 |
|---|---|
| Ag rear | 8.00x16 |
Engine Specifications of Economy lawn tractors, Country Squire
- Wisconsin AEN
- Air-cooled
- Gasoline
- 1-cylinder
| Power | 9.2 hp [6.9 kW] |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 376 cc [23 ci] |
| Rated RPM | 3200 |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.00x3.25 inches [76 x 83 mm] |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission Information of Economy lawn tractors, Country Squire
Transmission variants 1
| Type | Shaft-driven gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
| Clutch | Mechanical dry disc |
Mechanical Specs of Economy lawn tractors, Country Squire
- Two-wheel drive
- Open operator station.
- Manual steering
| Final drives | Spur gear |
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Electrical System of Economy lawn tractors, Country Squire
| Ground | Negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
Where it sits
With 9 HP, the Economy lawn tractors Country Squire sits just below Jim Dandy 10HP (10 HP) in Economy lawn tractors's range. Its power puts it in the 98th percentile of 1950s models in our database (65 machines).
Frequently asked questions
How much horsepower does the Economy lawn tractors Country Squire have?
The Economy lawn tractors Country Squire delivers 9 HP.
What years was the Economy lawn tractors Country Squire produced?
The Economy lawn tractors Country Squire was produced in 1951-1962.
What engine does the Economy lawn tractors Country Squire have?
The Economy lawn tractors Country Squire is powered by a Gasoline, 1-cylinder engine.
What transmission does the Economy lawn tractors Country Squire use?
The Economy lawn tractors Country Squire uses a Shaft-driven gear transmission.
Is the Economy lawn tractors Country Squire 4WD?
The Economy lawn tractors Country Squire is available in 2WD.