Happy Farmer

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
Plows3 (14-inch)
Belt (claimed)24 hp (17.9 kW)
Drawbar (claimed)12 hp (8.9 kW)
Tires
Rear tire56x10 steel
Engine
Typekerosene
ModelLa Crosse 6.5L 2-cyl kerosene
Coolingliquid-cooled
Cylinders2-cylinder
Rated RPM900
Bore/Stroke6.00x7.00 inches (152 x 178 mm)
Fuel systemcarburetor
Displacement395.8 ci (6.5 L)
Coolant capacity36 qts (34.1 L)
Dimensions
Width82.5 inches (209 cm)
Height62 inches (157 cm)
Length135 inches (342 cm)
Weight3,800 lbs (1723 kg)
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
Steeringmanual
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
Built inLa Crosse, Wisconsin, USA
Years made1922 - 1923
ManufacturerHappy Farmer (a part of La Crosse Tractor)
Belt Pulley
RPM900
Speed2600 ft/min (792.48 meters/min)
Width7.5 inches (19 cm)
Diameter11 inches (27 cm)
Transmission
Typegear
Gears1 forward and reverse