Happy Farmer H 12-24
The Happy Farmer H 12-24 is a farm tractor produced from 1922 to 1923 by Happy Farmer, a part of La Crosse Tractor, built in La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA. It features a La Crosse 6.5L 2-cylinder liquid-cooled kerosene engine with a displacement of 395.8 ci (6.5 L) and a rated speed of 900 RPM. The tractor has a 1-speed gear transmission with 1 forward and reverse gear, two-wheel drive, and manual steering with an open operator station. It delivers 12 hp drawbar power and 24 hp belt power, capable of pulling 3 14-inch plows. The tractor weighs 3,800 lbs (1723 kg) and measures 135 inches long, 82.5 inches wide, and 62 inches high. It rides on 56x10 steel rear tires and includes an 11-inch diameter belt pulley running at 900 RPM with a belt speed of 2600 ft/min (792.48 meters/min).
Power26 hp[B]
Founded1922 - 1923
ModelH 12-24
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Happy Farmer H 12-24
Power
| Plows | 3 (14-inch) |
|---|---|
| Belt (claimed) | 24 hp (17.9 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 12 hp (8.9 kW) |
Tires
| Rear tire | 56x10 steel |
|---|
Engine
| Type | kerosene |
|---|---|
| Model | La Crosse 6.5L 2-cyl kerosene |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Rated RPM | 900 |
| Bore/Stroke | 6.00x7.00 inches (152 x 178 mm) |
| Fuel system | carburetor |
| Displacement | 395.8 ci (6.5 L) |
| Coolant capacity | 36 qts (34.1 L) |
Dimensions
| Width | 82.5 inches (209 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 62 inches (157 cm) |
| Length | 135 inches (342 cm) |
| Weight | 3,800 lbs (1723 kg) |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | manual |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Built in | La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA |
|---|---|
| Years made | 1922 - 1923 |
| Manufacturer | Happy Farmer (a part of La Crosse Tractor) |
Belt Pulley
| RPM | 900 |
|---|---|
| Speed | 2600 ft/min (792.48 meters/min) |
| Width | 7.5 inches (19 cm) |
| Diameter | 11 inches (27 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 1 forward and reverse |
