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Empire
Explore 2 farm tractor models. Follow a model into its engine specifications, transmissions, dimensions, historical photographs, and available test records.
About Empire
Empire Tractor Corporation began producing light farm tractors in Philadelphia in 1946 using surplus Jeep components. Production ended by 1948 and the business entered bankruptcy.
- Beginning
- 1946 tractor production
- Founder / origin
- Empire Tractor Corporation; individual founder unverified
- Known for
- Jeep-powered light agricultural tractors
- Sale / later history
- Production stopped by 1948; bankruptcy followed
History and legacy
The design reused Willys automotive components, including engines. Its price and traction characteristics placed it awkwardly between smaller and larger farm tractors. The reviewed history does not identify a verified buyer that continued the original production line.
Sources & further reading
History reviewed 2026-10-20.
Showing 2 of 2 models
88
1946–1947
40 hp
Source index power
2WD Only
Drive
90
1947–1948
40 hp
Source index power
2WD Only
Drive
Index power values can include estimates derived from belt or PTO power. They are identified on each model card and are not interchangeable with a measured engine rating. Model years and missing values follow the source index.