Overview
The Happy Farmer H 12-24 is a 2WD farm tractor manufactured in La Crosse, Wisconsin, from 1922 to 1923. It features a 6.5L two-cylinder liquid-cooled kerosene engine and an open operator station with manual steering. The machine is built with a single-speed gear transmission and 56x10 steel rear wheels.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Power Ratings:
The 395.8 ci La Crosse engine is rated at 24 hp for belt work and 12 hp at the drawbar, with a capacity listed for three 14-inch plows.
Belt Pulley Dynamics:
Equipped with an 11-inch diameter pulley, the system operates at 900 RPM to provide a belt speed of 2600 feet per minute.
Transmission and Drive Layout:
The mechanical configuration consists of a one-speed gear transmission providing one forward and one reverse gear for the 3,800-pound 2WD chassis.
Production
| Description | Built in La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Happy Farmer (a part of La Crosse Tractor) |
Engine
| Engine type | La Crosse 6.5L 2-cyl kerosene |
|---|---|
| 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 | 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 gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Steering | manual |
Dimensions & Tires
| Height | 62 inches (157 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 135 inches (342 cm) |
| Weight | 3,800 lbs (1723 kg) |
| Width | 82.5 inches (209 cm) |
| Rear tire | 56x10 |
| Weight | 3,800 lbs (1723 kg) |
| 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) |