Happy Farmer G 12-24
The Happy Farmer G 12-24 is a tractor produced by Happy Farmer. It is equipped with a 395.8 ci 6.5 L engine. The rated power output is 24.94 hp 18.6 kW. Transmission: 1 forward and reverse. Operating weight: 4,670 lbs 2118 kg.
Engine Power
24.94 hp
18.6 kW
Fuel & Capacities
13 gal
49.2 L
Transmission
1 forward and reverse
Operating Weight
4,670 lbs
2118 kg
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Overview
 | 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. | |
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 |
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 G 12-24 Tires | |
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Ag front | 36x4 steel |
Ag rear | 56x10 steel |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 90 inches
228 cm |
Length | 135 inches
342 cm |
Height | 62 inches
157 cm |
Weight | 4,670 lbs
2118 kg |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 29 | |
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Kerosene 1-speed 2WD
August 2 - 5, 1920
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 29 file | |
Belt power (max) | 24.94 hp
18.6 kW |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 17.83 hp
13.3 kW |
Gear 1 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 2,155 lbs
977 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Photos
Happy Farmer G
Happy Farmer G
Happy Farmer G
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