Happy Farmer G 12-24

The Happy Farmer G 12-24 was produced by Happy Farmer, a part of La Crosse Tractor, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA. It could be equipped with a "line drive" system that enabled the tractor to be controlled from an attached wagon or implement, much like a team of horses. Four lines were used, two for steering and two for starting and stopping. The tractor was available in variants including a three-wheel (F) and four-wheel (G) model. It featured a La Crosse 6.5L 2-cylinder liquid-cooled kerosene engine with a Kingston carburetor, rated at 900 RPM. The transmission was a 1-speed unsynchronized gear with 1 forward and reverse gear. Power output was claimed at 12 hp drawbar and 24 hp belt, with tested drawbar power of 17.83 hp and belt power of 24.94 hp. The tractor had a two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. Dimensions included a 90 inch wheelbase, 135 inch length, 62 inch height, and a weight of 4,670 lbs. Tires were 36x4 steel front and 56x10 steel rear. The belt pulley diameter was 11 inches with a width of 7.5 inches, running at 900 RPM and a speed of 2600 ft/min.