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Empire 90

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Années de production: 1947–1948

Puissance moteur
40 HP
—
Cylindrée
2.2 L
Moteur 4 cylindres
Entraînement et châssis
2WD
Gear (6F/2R)
Poids en ordre de marche
1,134 kg
2,500 lbs

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Empire 90
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Empire 90

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Specific Output
18.2 HP/L
Aspiration: Unknown
Traction Ratio
28.4 kg/HP
Agile transport & crop care
PTO Efficiency
—
Mechanical driveline
Hydraulic Flow
Standard
Auxiliary implement ports

Caractéristiques du moteur et de la puissance

Modèle du moteur
Willys
Carburant
Gasoline
Puissance nominale
40 hp
Rated PTO Power
N/A (Empire specification)
Cylindres
4
Cylindrée
2.2 L (134.6 ci)
Alésage / course
3.125x4.375 inches 79 x 111 mm
Régime nominal
2000 RPM
Capacité d’huile moteur
4 qts (~3.8 L)
Capacité de liquide de refroidissement
16 qts (~15.1 L)

Maintenance picks for the 90

Oil capacity 4 qts — match the filter before you drain.

Caractéristiques de transmission et de châssis

Type de transmission
Gear (6F/2R)
Rapports (avant / arrière)
6 avant / 2 arrière
Système d’entraînement
2WD
Empattement
76.5 in
Pneu avant
5.50-16
Pneu arrière
9-24
Débit hydraulique
N/A
Attelage arrière
N/A
Détails de transmission : Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) with a two-speed Spicer transfer case.
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Implement Draft & Ballast Matcher

Simulate draft resistance, drawbar power transfer, and optimal axle weight distribution for Empire 90.

Overloaded / Wheel Slip Alert(209%)
CAD DRAFT SCHEMATIC • Wide-Span Field Cultivator
SOIL: Medium Tilled LoamDEPTH: 4"SPEED: 7 MPH209% LOAD
SOIL SURFACE (0.0")SUB-SURFACE PLOW PAN (~14")40 HP◄ 3,129 LBS DRAFT4" DEPTH
DRAWBAR DEMAND: 58.4 HPWIDTH / SIZE: 18 ft Width
ASABE D497.7 Tillage Specific Resistance Formula
Implement Size (ft Width)18 ft Width
18 ft WidthDefault: 4270 ft Width
Tillage / Seeding Depth4 inches (10 cm)
2"Target: 4"6"
Target Operating Field Speed7.0 mph (11.3 km/h)
5 mphRated: 7 mph9 mph
Engine Power Demand vs Rated Output83.4 HP / 40 HP Rated
0%55% (Min Load)60-85% (Sweet Spot)100% (Cap)
Draft Force
3,129 lbs
Drawbar Power
58.4 HP
Target Slip
8% - 12%
Axle Ballast Balance (2WD Standard Utility )Calibrated for Wide-Span Field Cultivator (100 lbs/HP standard)
Target: 3,375 lbs
(Est. Structural Cap)
Capped at Estimated Structural Ceiling (3,375 lbs)

Theoretical draft formula suggests 4,000 lbs. Official manufacturer GVWR is unrecorded for this catalog entry, so target weight is constrained to an engineering structural estimate (~135% of base operating weight) to prevent chassis overload.

Front Axle: 28%Rear Axle: 72%
429 kg (945 lbs)1,102 kg (2,430 lbs)
Ballast Adjustment vs Base:+875 lbs (397 kg)
Hourly Gasoline Burn
2.7 gal/h
10.2 L/hr (est. $9/h)
Hydraulic Fan Status
Standard Draw
No fan req

Engine demand (83.4 HP) exceeds rated power (40 HP). Reduce working speed by 1.0-1.5 mph or reduce working width.

Target ballast is capped at 3,375 lbs based on structural engineering estimate (~135% base weight; official manufacturer GVWR unrecorded). Avoid adding excess ballast beyond this benchmark to protect axle bearings and chassis.

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Algorithmic resale estimate for Empire 90 (1947)

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Operating Meter Hours3,200 hrs
Mechanical & Physical Condition
Empirical model calibrated against dealer & auction lots
Estimated Fair Market Value
$1,805
Basis: 40 HP • 79 yrs old
Auction / Wholesale
$1,480 – $1,661
Dealer Retail Asking
$1,895 – $2,130
3-Year Projected Resale Curve~5% annual retention decay
Year 2027
$1,715
Year 2028
$1,629
Year 2029
$1,548

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Empire

USA • 2 Models

The Empire Tractor Corporation was a short-lived American agricultural machinery manufacturer based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1946, the company emerged in the post-World War II era, capitalizing on the surplus of military equipment and components available for civilian use. Empire tractors were notable for their use of repurposed Willys Jeep engines and other war-surplus parts, which were intended to provide a cost-effective solution for small-scale farmers. However, the tractors faced significant challenges in the marketplace. They were priced too high to compete effectively with other small tractors, yet lacked the power and performance to match larger models. This left Empire in a difficult position, unable to carve out a distinct niche. Despite their innovative use of military components, the tractors suffered from functional limitations, particularly in terms of power-to-weight ratio and overall durability. By 1948, just two years after their debut, Empire Tractor Corporation ceased production and filed for bankruptcy, marking the end of its brief existence. The company's story is a cautionary tale of the difficulties in repurposing military technology for civilian applications and the competitive pressures of the post-war agricultural machinery market.

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