UPDATE: Still Available.

(05/10/2020) Seems a good price. Radiator has been swapped.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/738891896918305/

“1947 Empire tractor, s/n 5184. This tractor runs well. Tires are in good condition. We were told by seller who owned the tractor since the 1960s that the first owner had a custom haying business & the tractor kept overheating pulling a self powered bailer so he installed a McCormick Deering radiator. Sellers family built the 3 point lift & blade to clean barn stalls. Empire tractors were made with same engines, transmission, transfer case, and differential as Jeeps.”

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Gwen’s selling this tractor: I would like to sell my dad’s empire tractor. He has been gone 20 years and we just aren’t using it enough here on our farm. I’m sure someone else would enjoy this, and the tractor deserves some love! You can email her at gwenandyoda @ gmail.com (remove the spaces around the @).

Doug is selling his beautiful Empire Tractor. He’s included a recent magazine article about Empire Tractors and his restoration process. Call or text 440 840 5538 or email decarter @ windstream.net (removed spaces around the “@”) … you read more about Empire Tractors here.

“Empire Tractor Model 90 S/N 5607 frame off restoration. The Tractor was in the Vintage Tractor Digest magazine spring 2018 plus it’s on the cover of magazine.

Sandblasted, primed and painted with urethane automotive paint. Complete engine re-build done by a motor shop. The head and flywheel resurfaced and installed a new clutch. New brakes, gas tank, radiator, tool box, wiring harness, governor control, exhaust system, gauges.

I can send many pics just ask. Located in Huntsburg, Ohio 44046. Asking $11,600 OBO.”

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UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $4900.

This looks in very good shape for the price.

“Very rare 1948 Empire Tractor (Willys), model 90
Perfect condition, ready to show”

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500.

This is the later model of Empire Tractor. Learn more about these here.

“For Sale: Rare 1948 Empire tractor. Serial # 6413. Restored. It has a Willys- 4 cyl CJ-2A engine with 134.6 cu in. horsepower is 40 at belt and 25 at drawbar. Transmission Warner Gear T-90, 3 sp forward, 1 reverse. This is 1/2 tractor and 1/2 jeep. Very”

UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $4200.

Could be a good price. Appears to be a Model 90. Seller also has an M-38 and a CJ-2A for sale in the same ad.

“1948 empire tractor runs very good $4,200”

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.

“The Empire tractor consisted of military power components from World War II-era jeeps. It had a 4-cylinder, 40 hp Willys-Overland engine, a Model T-84 Spicer 3-speed transmission, Spicer transfer case with high and low speeds, Willys rear end, steering column and gearbox. It also had PTO, individual clutch-type rear brakes with a stop provided for parking and a rear belt pulley. The fuel tank and an Empire-style seat were mounted on a large operator’s platform (made from Navy ship decking). Its simple, basic gauges (ammeter, oil pressure and temperature), ignition switch and starter button also came from the jeep. The Empire tractor was originally made for exportation in the Lend-Lease Program after World War II.

If I had to mention a couple of things that made the Empire Tractor really unique, one would be the straight bar hitch that pulled from under the center of the tractor (patented) thus making an overturn nearly impossible. The other selling point was, of course, the Willys engine and drive train made famous in the Jeep during World War II. The Empire was a well equipped tractor, very reliable and versatile with its wide range of speeds. Today this tractor draws a lot of attention at shows and is very sought after by collectors commanding higher than average prices. “.

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.

This tractor looks in good shape. Brian has seen this work in person.

“Very rare and 100% complete Empire Tractor . Good running Willys Jeep components . Original tractor ( lights are stamped tractor ) . New front tires , good rear tires .This is an excellent collectors tractor and is very rare . Second seat added for parades but not yet painted.”