The Economy Jim Dandy 12HP is a lawn tractor with a rated power of 12 hp, a typical output for its class. It was manufactured from 1965 to 1970. The model features a 1-cylinder petrol air-cooled engine and two-wheel drive with a 3-speed gearbox. Its operating weight is 303 kg, making it suitable for use on areas up to 200 acres.
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Rated power
12 hp
Weight
303 kg
Catalogue coverage
Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
66 rows
Recorded power
12 hp
Recorded weight
303 kg
Transmissions
3-speed gear
Production years
1965-1970
Verified variants
0
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Overview
ManufacturerEconomy (a part of Engineering Products Company)Reference
Garden tractorReference
Built in Waukesha, Wisconsin, USAReference
Two-wheel driveReference
Final drivesspur bull gearsReference
SteeringmanualReference
Mechanical band brakesReference
Open operator station.Reference
Engine
12HP Kohler 476cc 1-cyl gasolineReference
Fuel tank5.7 LReference
Kohler K301Reference
gasolineReference
1-cylinderReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
Displacement29.07 ciReference
Bore/Stroke86 x 83 mmReference
Power8.9 kWReference
Rated RPM3600Reference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity2.4 LReference
Transmission
3-speed gearReference
9-speed gearReference
Transmission2.5 T92Reference
Typeshaft-driven gearReference
Gears3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch152.4mm mechanical dry discReference
TransmissionBorg-Warner T92Reference
Gears9 forward and 3 reverseReference
Tandem transmission option adds a second gearbox inline with the original.Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Typeopen center (optional)Reference
Pressure69.0 barReference
Pump flow6.8 lpmReference
Typemanual-lift rear hitchReference
Typehydraulic-lift optionalReference
Front PTOcontinuousReference
ClutchnoneReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase133 cmReference
Weight303 kgReference
Front tire6.50-8Reference
Rear tire8.00-16Reference
Ag front4.00-8Reference
Ag rear7.00-16Reference
Lawn/turf front6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear8.00-16Reference
Length188 cmReference
Width86 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)119 cmReference
Height (hood)97 cmReference
Rear axle38 mmReference
Front tread73 cmReference
Rear tread68 to 80 cmReference
Economy Jim Dandy 12HP attachments
48" mid-mount mower deckReference
snowblowerReference
bladeReference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemflywheel alternatorReference
Battery volts12Reference
Battery AH32Reference
Attachment overview
48" mid-mount mower deckReference
SnowblowerReference
BladeReference
48" Mower deck
Typemid-mount EconomyReference
Type3-blade, lift is manual or hydraulic optionalReference
Cutting width121 cmReference
Speeds
With 7.00-16 rear tires.Reference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.
