Economy Power King 12HP
The Economy Power King 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: 800 lbs 362 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (listed): 12 hp / 8.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
1.5 gal
5.7 L
Transmission
Borg-Warner T92
Operating Weight
800 lbs
362 kg
Overview
![]() | 1965 - 1970
Garden tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Economy (a part of Engineering Products Company) |
Garden tractor | |
Built in Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA | |
Economy Power King 12HP Engine | |
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12HP Kohler 476cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 1.5 gal
5.7 L |
Engine details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Final drives | spur bull gears |
Steering | manual |
Mechanical band brakes | |
Open operator station. | |
Hydraulics | |
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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 | |
Tractor hitch | |
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Type | manual-lift rear hitch |
hydraulic-lift optional | |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Front PTO | continuous |
Clutch | none |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 55 inches
139 cm |
Weight | 800 lbs
362 kg |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | flywheel alternator |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 32 |
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 | |
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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 8.00-16 rear tires. Speeds for 24-inch tires are about 20% faster. | |
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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 8.00-16 rear tires. Speeds for 24-inch tires are about 20% faster. | |
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Dimensions
Economy Power King 12HP Tires | |
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Ag front | 4.00-12 |
Ag rear | 8.00-16 |
8.00-24 | |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 55 inches
139 cm |
Length | 81 inches
205 cm |
Width | 43.5 inches
110 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 50 inches
127 cm |
Height (hood) | 41 inches
104 cm |
Weight | 800 lbs
362 kg |
Rear axle | 1.5 inch diameter
38 mm |
Front tread | 36.5 to 38.75 inches
92 to 98 cm |
Rear tread | 35.5 to 40 inches
90 to 101 cm |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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36" mid-mount mower deck | |
48" mid-mount mower deck | |
60" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade | |
Front-end loader | |
Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. TractorData does not list details of these attachments. |
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Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Economy Lawn Tractors Economy Power King 12HP.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 2.4 hrs
Approximately 2.4 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (1.5 gal / 5.7 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~0.6 gal/hr (2.4 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Economy Lawn Tractors Economy Power King 12HP Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Economy Lawn Tractors Economy Power King 12HP.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)12 hp
Kilowatts (kW)8.9 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)12.2 PS
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