Overview
The Happy Farmer F 12-24 is a 2WD farm tractor manufactured by La Crosse Tractor in La Crosse, Wisconsin, equipped with a 6.5L 2-cylinder kerosene engine. It features a single-speed unsynchronized gear transmission and was produced in two variants, including the three-wheel Model F and the four-wheel Model G. The machine is rated for 12 hp at the drawbar and 24 hp at the belt, with the capacity to handle three 14-inch plows.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Fuel Configuration:
The liquid-cooled La Crosse engine utilizes a 395.8 ci displacement and a Kingston carburetor, operating on kerosene with a 13-gallon main tank and a 2-gallon auxiliary fuel tank.
Belt Pulley Specifications:
The tractor is equipped with an 11-inch diameter belt pulley that runs at 900 RPM, delivering a belt speed of 2600 feet per minute.
Mechanical Drive and Tires:
This model features an open operator station and 56x10 steel rear tires, driven by a transmission providing one forward and one reverse gear.
Production
| Description | Built in La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Happy Farmer (a part of La Crosse Tractor) |
Engine
| Aux. fuel | 2 gal (7.6 L) |
|---|---|
| Engine type | La Crosse 6.5L 2-cyl kerosene |
| Fuel tank | 13 gal (49.2 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 6.00x7.00 inches (152 x 178 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 36 qts (34.1 L) |
| Description | La Crosse / kerosene / 2-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 395.8 ci (6.5 L) |
| Fuel system | Kingston carburetor |
| Rated RPM | 900 |
| Belt (claimed) | 24 hp (17.9 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 12 hp (8.9 kW) |
| Plows | 3 (14-inch) |
Transmission
| Gears | 1 forward and reverse |
|---|---|
| Transmission type | 1-speed unsynchronized gear |
| Type | unsynchronized gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
|---|---|
| Drive | 3x2 2WD |
Dimensions & Tires
| Rear tire | 56x10 |
|---|---|
| Ag rear | 56x10 steel |
Belt Pulley
| Diameter | 11 inches (27 cm) |
|---|---|
| RPM | 900 |
| Speed | 2600 ft/min (792.48 meters/min) |
| Width | 7.5 inches (19 cm) |
Variants
| F | three-wheel |
|---|---|
| G | four-wheel |