Happy Farmer
Happy Farmer B 12-24
The Happy Farmer B 12-24 was produced from 1917 to 1919 by Happy Farmer, a part of La Crosse Tractor, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA. It features a La Crosse 6.0L 2-cylinder liquid-cooled kerosene engine with a Kingston carburetor, rated at 750 RPM. The tractor has a 1-speed gear transmission with 1 forward and reverse gear. It delivers 12 hp drawbar power and 24 hp belt power, capable of pulling 3 14-inch plows. The mechanical setup includes a 3x2 2WD drive and manual steering with an open operator station. Dimensions are 142 inches long, 82.5 inches wide, and 62 inches high, weighing 3,700 lbs. It rides on 56x10 steel rear tires.
Power26 hp[B]
Founded1917 - 1919
ModelB 12-24
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Happy Farmer B 12-24
Power
| Plows | 3 (14-inch) |
|---|---|
| Belt (claimed) | 24 hp (17.9 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 12 hp (8.9 kW) |
Engine
| Make | La Crosse |
|---|---|
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Fuel type | kerosene |
| Rated RPM | 750 |
| Bore/Stroke | 5.75x7.00 inches (146 x 178 mm) |
| Fuel system | Kingston carburetor |
| Displacement | 363.5 ci (6.0 L) |
Mechanical
| Drive | 3x2 2WD |
|---|---|
| Steering | manual |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Built in | La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Happy Farmer (a part of La Crosse Tractor) |
| Original price | $835 (1917) |
| Years produced | 1917 - 1919 |
Transmission
| Type | gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 1 forward and reverse |
Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 82.5 inches (209 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 62 inches (157 cm) |
| Length | 142 inches (360 cm) |
| Weight | 3,700 lbs (1678 kg) |
| Rear tire | 56x10 steel |