Sears New Economy
The Sears New Economy is a tractor produced by Sears. It is equipped with a 201 ci 3.3 L engine. Transmission: Ford.
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
Ford
Sears New Economy Serial Number & Year Decoder
Find the exact manufacture year of your tractor by checking your chassis serial number below.
Where to Find the Serial NumberThe serial number plate is commonly located on the front frame, tractor transmission housing (right side), or instrument panel badge.
Overview
![]() | 1938 - 1939
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Production | |
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Distributor | Sears |
Manufacturer | Peru Wheel |
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Built in Peru, Illinois, USA | |
Original price was $550 in 1939 | |
Sears New Economy Engine | |
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Ford 3.3L 4-cyl gasoline | |
Engine details ... |
Sears New Economy Transmission | |
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3-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Sears New Economy Power | |
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Plows | 2 *Fourteen-inch plows. |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 90 inches
228 cm |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Engine
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1938 - 1939 | |
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Peru Wheel built | |
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Peru Wheel built |
Engine Detail — 201 ci / 3.3 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | Ford |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline |
The Sears New Economy Tractor used the engine from a Ford Model A automobile. The tractor was available to order without an engine, so the buyer could install their own. | |
Displacement | 201 ci
3.3 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.876x4.25 inches
98 x 108 mm |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Compression | 4.11:1 |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Firing order | 1-2-4-3 |
Starter type | electric |
Transmission
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Peru Wheel built | |
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Peru Wheel built |
Transmission — Ford
Transmission | Ford |
Type | gear |
Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
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Dimensions
![]() | 1938 - 1939
Row-Crop tractorPeru Wheel built |
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1938 - 1939 | |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Peru Wheel built | |
1938 - 1939 | |
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Row-Crop tractor | |
Peru Wheel built |
Sears New Economy Tires |
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Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 90 inches
228 cm |



