Economy Jim Dandy 12HP

The Economy Jim Dandy 12HP is a tractor produced by Economy Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 476 cc 29.07 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (listed): 12 hp / 8.9 kW. Transmission: Borg-Warner T92. Operating weight: 670 lbs 303 kg.

Overview

	1965 - 1970 Garden tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Economy (a part of Engineering Products Company)
Garden tractor
Built in Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA

Economy Jim Dandy 12HP Engine
12HP Kohler 476cc 1-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank	1.5 gal 5.7 L
Engine details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Final drives	spur bull gears
Steering	manual
Mechanical band brakes
Open operator station.

Hydraulics
Type	open center (optional)
Pressure	1000 psi 69.0 bar
Pump flow	1.8 gpm 6.8 lpm

Tractor hitch
Type	manual-lift rear hitch
	hydraulic-lift optional

Power Take-off (PTO)
Front PTO	continuous
Clutch	none

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	52.5 inches 133 cm
Weight	670 lbs 303 kg
Front tire	6.50-8
Rear tire	8.00-16
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	flywheel alternator
Battery volts	12
Battery AH	32

References
Economy Tractor all-gear-drive published in 1968, by EPCO

Engine

Engine Detail — 476 cc / 29.07 ci Gasoline

Manufacturer	Kohler K301
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	1-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft
Displacement	476 cc 29.07 ci
Bore/Stroke	3.375x3.25 inches 86 x 83 mm
Power	12 hp 8.9 kW
Rated RPM	3600
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	2.5 qts 2.4 L

Transmission

Transmission options
3-speed gear
9-speed gear

Transmission — 2.5 T92

Transmission	2.5 T92
Type	shaft-driven gear
Gears	3 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch	152.4mm mechanical dry disc
With 7.00-16 rear tires.

Transmission — Borg-Warner T92

Transmission	Borg-Warner T92
Type	shaft-driven gear
Gears	9 forward and 3 reverse
Clutch	152.4mm mechanical dry disc
Tandem transmission option adds a second gearbox inline with the original.
With 7.00-16 rear tires.

Dimensions

Economy Jim Dandy 12HP Tires
Ag front	4.00-8
Ag rear	7.00-16
Lawn/turf front	6.50-8
Lawn/turf rear	8.00-16

Dimensions
Wheelbase	52.5 inches 133 cm
Length	74.25 inches 188 cm
Width	34 inches 86 cm
Height (steering wheel)	47 inches 119 cm
Height (hood)	38.5 inches 97 cm
Weight	670 lbs 303 kg
Rear axle	1.5 inch diameter 38 mm
Front tread	29 inches 73 cm
Rear tread	27 to 31.5 inches 68 to 80 cm

Attachments

Attachment overview
48" mid-mount mower deck
Snowblower
Blade
Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. TractorData does not list details of these attachments.

48" Mower deck
Type	mid-mount Economy
	3-blade, lift is manual or hydraulic optional
Cutting width	48 inches 121 cm

Photos

1965 Economy Jim Dandy 12HP garden tractor.

Economy Jim Dandy 12HP garden tractor.