Happy Farmer A 8-16
The Happy Farmer A 8-16 is a tractor produced by Happy Farmer. It is equipped with a 255 ci 4.2 L engine. Transmission: 1 forward and reverse. Drive type: 3x2 2WD. Operating weight: 3,500 lbs 1587 kg.
Drive & Traction
3x2 2WD
Fuel & Capacities
15 gal
56.8 L
Transmission
1 forward and reverse
Operating Weight
3,500 lbs
1587 kg
Overview
![]() | 1917 |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Happy Farmer (a part of La Crosse Tractor) |
Factories | Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA |
La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA | |
Original price | $685 (1917) |
Happy Farmer A 8-16 Engine | |
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La Crosse 4.2L 2-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 15 gal
56.8 L |
Engine details ... | |
Happy Farmer A 8-16 Transmission | |
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1-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Happy Farmer A 8-16 Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 8 hp
6.0 kW |
Belt (claimed) | 16 hp
11.9 kW |
Plows | 2 (14-inch) |
Mechanical | |
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Drive | 3x2 2WD |
Steering | manual |
Open operator station. | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 3,500 lbs
1587 kg |
Rear tire | 56x10 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Engine
Engine Detail — 255 ci / 4.2 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | La Crosse |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled L-head |
Displacement | 255 ci
4.2 L |
Bore/Stroke | 5.00x6.50 inches
127 x 165 mm |
Fuel system | Bennett carburetor |
Rated RPM | 750 |
Coolant capacity | 36 qts
34.1 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 1 forward and reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 1 forward and reverse |
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Dimensions
Happy Farmer A 8-16 Tires | |
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Ag rear | 56x10 steel |
Dimensions | |
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Length | 152.5 inches
387 cm |
Width | 72 inches
182 cm |
Height | 62 inches
157 cm |
Weight | 3,500 lbs
1587 kg |
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Happy Farmer A 8-16.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Happy Farmer A 8-16 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Happy Farmer A 8-16.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
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