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Red Wing Motor Co.
Red Wing hopper cooled engines for 1912 were built in 2 1/2 and 5 horsepower sizes. The company’s excursion into stationary engines was a short one, lasting only a few years. In this respect, Red Wing was no different than thousands of other aspirants to fame and fortune in the gas engine business. By 1912 however, the gas engine business had become every bit as competitive as was the automobile business during this period. In addition to the intermediate and large mass producers were an endless parade of small shops vieing for their share of the pie. The very attractive Red Wing engine are rarely found today. Low production is a major factor, since many of the limited number built were junked after losing their usefulness. The extensive scrap drives during World War Two reduced these numbers still further. It is believed that Red Wing’s stationary engine line actually encompassed several sizes ranging upward from 1 1/2 horsepower, but specific data had been located only for 2 1/2 and 5 horsepower models.
history
Red Wing Motor Co was founded in 1902 and remained in business until 1979. Just when the first Red Wing Motor appeared remains unknown. By 1907 the company annoucned that “motors and motor boat sexclusively” constituated their business. During the next few years Red wing marine engines were built in 2, 4, and 6 cylinder models, all using a four cycle design. In addition a series built under the two cycle design was offered in 1, 2, 3, and 4 cylinder models. As late as 1912 the 6 horsepower single cylinder two cycle design listed at $94. Top-of-the-line accessories included a Schebler carburetor and multiple-feed lubricator.
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