happy farmer g 12 24
 | 1917 - 1921 | 1917 - 1921 |
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1917 - 1921 | ||
1917 - 1921 |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Happy Farmer (a part of La Crosse Tractor) |
Built in La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA | |
The La Crosse Happy Farmer G 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. | |
Variants | |
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F | three-wheel |
G | four-wheel |
Happy Farmer G 12-24 Engine | |
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La Crosse 6.5L 2-cyl kerosene | |
Fuel tank | 13 gal
49.2 L |
Aux. fuel | 2 gal
7.6 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Happy Farmer G 12-24 Transmission | |
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1-speed unsynchronized gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Happy Farmer G 12-24 Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 12 hp
8.9 kW |
Belt (claimed) | 24 hp
17.9 kW |
Plows | 3 (14-inch) |
Drawbar (tested) | 17.83 hp
13.3 kW |
Belt (tested) | 24.94 hp
18.6 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual |
Open operator station. | |
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Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 90 inches
228 cm |
Weight | 4,670 lbs
2118 kg |
Front tire | 36x4 |
Rear tire | 56x10 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Belt Pulley | |
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Diameter | 11 inches
27 cm |
Width | 7.5 inches
19 cm |
RPM | 900 |
Speed | 2600 ft/min
792.48 meters/min |