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Antique Engine Database
Maytag Company
While Maytag washing machines were introduced in 1909, their famous engines did not appear until 1911. First came the 1/2 horsepower upright model. Marketed from 1911 to 1923, this little engine underwnet a series of changes along the way. Several differnt carburetors were used, magneto ignition was introduced in 1917, and various options were avilable to accommodate various special requirments. The so-called “Fruit Jar” model was built furing 1918 and 1919. Maytag’s first big change came with the introduction of the Model 82 horizontal style in August, 1923. Production of the model 82 continued until 1927. On its heels came the famous Model 92 Maytag engine which remained in production until 1941. Maytag introduced their final production series in 1937 with the Model 72 series. From 1937 to 1942 this two cylinder horizontal model was known as the Style D engine — it was improved and given the Style DA designation during the 1942-1952 period.
history
Parsons Band Cutter & Self-Feeder Company was organized in 1893 to build the “Success” self-feeder attachment for threshing machines. Original capital was $2,400, and the original partners were Fred L. Maytag, Geo. W. Parsons, Will Bergman, and A.H. “Gus” used by 28 different thresher manufacturers. mr. parsons subsequently left the firm to form his own self-feeder for several years, selling it back to the original firm of Parsons Band Cutter & Self-Feeder Company in 1903. After a series of reorganizations the compnay finally emerged as The Maytag Company in December, 1909. William Galloway, the king of the mail-order gas engine business, persuaded Fred Maytag to bring his new Maytag car to Waterloo in 1910. In no time the Maytag-Mason automobiles were coming out at the rate of five or six units per day. Maytag had earlier puchased all interest in the MAson automobile- probably about 1908, although the exact date is uncertain. Washing machines began occupying Maytag’s attention prior to 1909, since in that year their first production model was introduced.
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