Overview
The Happy Farmer A 8-16 is a farm tractor manufactured by Happy Farmer in Minneapolis, Minnesota, featuring an open operator station and a 3x2 2WD drive system. It is powered by a 4.2L two-cylinder liquid-cooled gasoline engine rated at 16 belt horsepower and 8 drawbar horsepower. The machine utilizes a single-speed gear transmission and was originally priced at $685 in 1917.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Power Output:
The tractor is equipped with a 255 cubic inch La Crosse gasoline engine that utilizes a Bennett carburetor and produces a rated 750 RPM.
Transmission and Drive Configuration:
The mechanical system consists of a gear-type transmission with one forward and one reverse gear and a manual steering setup.
Physical Dimensions and Field Capacity:
With a weight of 3,500 lbs and 56x10 steel rear tires, the tractor is rated for operating two 14-inch plows.
Production
| Factories | Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Happy Farmer (a part of La Crosse Tractor) |
| Original price | $685 (1917) |
Engine
| Engine type | La Crosse 4.2L 2-cyl gasoline |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 15 gal (56.8 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 5.00x6.50 inches (127 x 165 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 36 qts (34.1 L) |
| Description | La Crosse / gasoline / 2-cylinder / liquid-cooled L-head |
| Displacement | 255 ci (4.2 L) |
| Fuel system | Bennett carburetor |
| Rated RPM | 750 |
| Belt (claimed) | 16 hp (11.9 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 8 hp (6.0 kW) |
| Plows | 2 (14-inch) |
Transmission
| Gears | 1 forward and reverse |
|---|---|
| Transmission type | 1-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
|---|---|
| Drive | 3x2 2WD |
| Steering | manual |
Dimensions & Tires
| Height | 62 inches (157 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 152.5 inches (387 cm) |
| Weight | 3,500 lbs (1587 kg) |
| Width | 72 inches (182 cm) |
| Rear tire | 56x10 |
| Weight | 3,500 lbs (1587 kg) |
| Ag rear | 56x10 steel |