Happy Farmer
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.
Power17 hp[B]
Founded1917
ModelA 8-16
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Happy Farmer A 8-16
Power
| Plows | 2 (14-inch) |
|---|---|
| Belt (claimed) | 16 hp (11.9 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 8 hp (6.0 kW) |
Tires
| Rear tire | 56x10 steel |
|---|
Engine
| Model | La Crosse 4.2L 2-cyl gasoline |
|---|---|
| Cooling | liquid-cooled L-head |
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 15 gal (56.8 L) |
| Fuel type | gasoline |
| Rated RPM | 750 |
| Bore/Stroke | 5.00x6.50 inches (127 x 165 mm) |
| Fuel system | Bennett carburetor |
| Displacement | 255 ci (4.2 L) |
| Engine Detail | La Crosse |
| Coolant capacity | 36 qts (34.1 L) |
Dimensions
| Width | 72 inches (182 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 62 inches (157 cm) |
| Length | 152.5 inches (387 cm) |
| Weight | 3,500 lbs (1587 kg) |
Mechanical
| Drive | 3x2 2WD |
|---|---|
| Steering | manual |
| Operator station | Open operator station. |
Production
| Factories | Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Happy Farmer (a part of La Crosse Tractor) |
| Original price | $685 (1917) |
Transmission
| Type | gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 1 forward and reverse |