A Brief History of Hercules Engines

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June/July 1988
Robert Booth, Jr. 
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In addition to supplying engines for myriad commercial uses, Hercules developed a reputation for being willing and able to provide engines for special and unusual applications.

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In the early '60s, Hercules acquired Lycoming Industrial Air Cooled Engine Division of Avco and the Hall Scott Engine Division, moving them both into the Canton plant.

Hercules was purchased by Hupp Corporation in 1961. In 1969 Hupp was taken over by White Motor; the plant operated as White Engine Division. The engine division was sold in 1976 as a separate entity and operated until March, 1987 as White Engines, Inc.

During this period 85 percent of product was for military use: the multi-fueled engine for the 21/2 and 5-ton truck, the 141 Mutt engine and engines for 15 and 30KW generator sets. Fifteen percent of engine production was for application in generator sets, welding equipment, chippers, street sweepers, blowers, sewer cleaners, graders and some farm equipment. White also entered into a private-brand contract with Caterpillar Tractor to supply engines for its Tow motor line. This contract continues. A 70 HP diesel engine was developed by White and private labeled and marketed by Ford Motor Company for repower, to diesel capabilities, Ford's E-350 step-vans.

In 1987, Donald C. Stewart acquired White Engines, Inc., and reinstated the proud name of Hercules Engines, Inc. The new Hercules continues its commitment to the military as well as to Caterpillar. In addition, concentrated development of the DT 3.7L Series II engine has been ongoing; it is being market-tested at this time with promising results.

This history of Hercules is purposefully brief.

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