Happy Farmer A 8-16

The Happy Farmer A 8-16 is a farm tractor produced in 1917 by Happy Farmer, a part of La Crosse Tractor. It was manufactured in Minneapolis, Minnesota and La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA. The tractor features a La Crosse 4.2L 2-cylinder liquid-cooled L-head gasoline engine with a displacement of 255 ci (4.2 L) and a Bennett carburetor fuel system. It has a 1-speed gear transmission with 1 forward and reverse gear. The tractor delivers 8 hp drawbar power and 16 hp belt power, capable of pulling 2 14-inch plows. It has a 3x2 2WD drive with manual steering and an open operator station. The tractor weighs 3,500 lbs (1587 kg) and measures 152.5 inches in length, 72 inches in width, and 62 inches in height. It rides on 56x10 steel rear tires. The original price in 1917 was $685.