United 2 1/4hp

Marketed by United Engine Company, Lansing, Michigan.

Actually manufactured by Associated Manufactures, Waterloo, Iowa

The company first appeared in 1911 with a 2hp engine of unknown origin, possibly built by Gilsons, Port Washington.

The first Associated built engine came late 2012.

This example is a United 2 1/4hp which was introduced in 1915 . Production appeared to run until 1927, although specific details of United's business association with Associated seem unclear.