The Empire Tractor Specifications
Below is a list of general Empire Tractor specifications as determined to date.
Serial numbers:
Model 88 #0001 - #3000 (estimate) Manf. 10/46 thru 8/47
Model 90 #3001 - #6800 (estimate) Manf. 9/47 thru 1/48
Total production:
Estimated to be about 6800 units. It is believed the first 2000 units were
shipped to a few south American countries in early 1947.
Color:
Red as they came from the factory, although several have been found that
are yellow. These were probably painted at a distributor location.
Original Equipment:
Toolbox, front headlights, 1-rear fender light, rear pulley, shock absorber
seat, Equa-Pull drawbar.
Engine:
Willys-Overland 4 cylinder (CJ-2A) Bore & Stroke: 3 1/8 X 4 3/8
Displacement:134.6 cu. in.
Governed Speed: 2000 RPM
Oil filter:Replaceable cartridge type
Ignition:Direct driven distributor, automatic spark advance
Generator:Autolight Belt drive, 6 volt, 35 amp with regulator
Starter:Autolight Conventional type, 6 volt
Battery:6 Volt, 100-amp hour capacity
Cooling:16-quart capacity, 4-blade 16" fan belt driven
Carburetor:Carter W-O down draft
Air Cleaner:Oil bath with removable dust receptacle
Capacities:
Cooling system:11 US quarts
Transmission:3 US pints SAE #90
Transfer Case:3 US pints SAE #90
Differential:2 -3/4 US pints SAE #90
Fuel tank:7-1/8 US gallon
Crank Case & Final drive:4 US quarts SAE #20 or #30
Chain reducer case:6 US quarts SAE #140
Air cleaner:1-1/4 pints
Governor:
Variable speed, Novi. Mechanically operated centrifugal type. Regulation>
from 400 to 2000 RPM
Horsepower:
40 maximum belt @ 2000 RPM
25 Drawbar or 2 - 14" plow capacity
Drawbar:
Patented Equa-Pull attached to a square bar under tractor between front
and rear wheels. Bar is adjustable to left & right. 18 1/2" above ground
Transmission:
Warner Gear T-90 3 speed forward, 1 reverse
Transfer case:
Spicer 18. 2:46-1 low range & 1:1 high range
Differential:
Spicer 25, Conventional hypoid auto type
Clutch:
Single dry disc plate, 8 1/2"
Muffler:
Reverse O flow type
Final Drive:
Roller chain in sealed case. Oil bath lubrication. Small gear - 9 teeth, large gear - 24 teeth,
chain - 30 links #80-H roller. 2.67 - 1 reduction.
NOTE: Original Model 88 tractors may have had a higher ratio final drive.
Steering:
Solid axle type
Power Take Off:
Belt pulley (6" wide X 7-1/2" diameter), three speed & reverse
Brakes:
Individual clutch type with tie latch. Discs pads are 3/16 thick X 6" O/D X 3-1/8" I/D with 12 rivets.
Wheels:
Rear: 24" X 8" with 9:24 Front: 16" X 4" with 5:50-16 3 rib tires
Dimensions:
Wheel Base:76 1/2"
Ground Clearance:23"
Height above ground:65"
Shipping weight:2,450 lbs
Max. Tread:58"
Minim. Tread:50"
Overall length:123"
Width:61"
Travel Speeds:
Low range @ 1200 RPM:1st - 1.52 MPH, 2nd - 2.75 MPH, 3rd -4.29 MPH, Rev.-1.12 MPH
High range @ 1200 RPM:1st - 3.75 MPH, 2nd - 6.75 MPH, 3rd - 10.45 MPH, Rev.- 2.75 MPH
Highway speeds to 22.5 MPH @ 2200 RPM
NOTE: Original Model 88 tractors may have had higher Speeds due to different chain reduction sprockets.
NOTE: To the best of our knowledge, the above specifications were correct at time of publication. Since then new information may have surfaced which may make certain information listed above incorrect. We would welcome any new information, additions or corrections.
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NY 13034
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