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Thanks to Redgy for sharing these three Empire Tractors for sale. Note the drum pulley as well.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3507116069547737/
“Three Empire 1947 Tractors for $4,500 One runs and operates One turns over not locked up but complete One is locked up Two of the tractors including running tractor has sequential serial numbers ( very unusual to find in any tractor series) one followed the other off the assembly line Clarksville Tn 37043 73one499357one”
This has been listed on eBay. The buy-it-now price is $4499.
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“Antique Empire Tractor Willys Jeep Engine 1940s Post War Farm Older Restore. Sitting since 2004, restored in the 1990s by a friend. Paint is faded, some is peeling, drove it into the garage at vacation spot, never touched it since. Located in maple wisconsin near superior wisconsin. Should work fine with cleaning of carb and fuel lines. Sold as is.”
A long time reader, Allan has this project Empire Tractor for sale.
https://dubuque.craigslist.org/grd/d/cascade-price-reduced-vintage-empire/7545762849.html
“Price reduced from $975 to $775 to have this gone before I have to plow snow around it !…This is a vintage Empire tractor chassis built by the Empire Tractor Co. in New York after WWII. The Empire Tractor Co. decided to produce small farm tractors using readily available Willys Jeep engine, transmission and drivetrain parts from war surplus.
The tractor chassis is Serial Number 5826. It was built in Nov. 1947. This sale includes only what is shown in the pictures. You would need a Willys 134 cu. in. 4cyl. engine and transmission. The driveshaft is still there, as well as the rear axle. The PTO shaft and rear output is also included. The cowl and dash still has all the rare I.D. tags attached and legible.
This would be a good restoration project for someone who may already have a Willys drivetrain in an older, rusted out Jeep. This project would be a lot of work, but well worth it. I cannot physically do the type of work needed anymore, so I am offering it for sale.
We do have a forklift and loader tractor available to help with loading for the buyer.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(05/05/2022) These are projects or parts, but look to be a good price. Thanks to Andy for spotting this ad.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/388957919788202
“the one on the right with the turf wheels. Needs everything repaired or restored and missing pieces found, Willys L134 engine, T-90 tranny model 18 t case, spicer 442-1 rear diff. Check them out on the empire facebook page or empire website.”
UPDATE: **Sold**
(05/10/2020) Seems a good price. Radiator has been swapped.
“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.”
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”
