Happy Farmer F 12-24
The Happy Farmer F 12-24 is a tractor produced by Happy Farmer. It is equipped with a 395.8 ci 6.5 L engine. Transmission: 1 forward and reverse. Drive type: 3x2 2WD.
Drive & Traction
3x2 2WD
Fuel & Capacities
13 gal
49.2 L
Transmission
1 forward and reverse
Overview
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Happy Farmer (a part of La Crosse Tractor) |
Built in La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA | |
Variants | |
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F | three-wheel |
G | four-wheel |
Happy Farmer F 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 |
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Happy Farmer F 12-24 Transmission | |
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1-speed unsynchronized gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Happy Farmer F 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) |
Mechanical | |
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Drive | 3x2 2WD |
Open operator station. | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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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 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 395.8 ci / 6.5 L Kerosene
Manufacturer | La Crosse |
Fuel Type | Kerosene |
Configuration | 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 395.8 ci
6.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 6.00x7.00 inches
152 x 178 mm |
Fuel system | Kingston carburetor |
Rated RPM | 900 |
Coolant capacity | 36 qts
34.1 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 1 forward and reverse unsynchronized gear
Type | unsynchronized gear |
Gears | 1 forward and reverse |
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Dimensions
Happy Farmer F 12-24 Tires | |
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Ag rear | 56x10 steel |
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Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Happy Farmer F 12-24.
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 F 12-24 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Happy Farmer F 12-24.
Converted Equivalents:
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