Amanco 2 1/2hp Engine.

Manufactured by Associated Manufacturers Company, Waterloo, Iowa.

The company was formed in 1909 from The Iowa Dairy separator Company and produced a range of engines from 1 1/2hp to a 25hp Twin Cylinder.

Models up to 18hp were all given names, as you will see on the name plate of this 4hp engine. These various models were introduced in stages from 1910 to 1917.

The 2 1/2hp 'Hired Man' Hit and miss model was introduced c1917.