Overview
The Happy Farmer B 12-24 is a 1917-1919 era farm tractor featuring a 6.0L 2-cylinder kerosene engine and a simple 1-speed gear transmission. This liquid-cooled machine provides a claimed 24 hp at the belt and 12 hp at the drawbar, capable of pulling three 14-inch plows.
Ideal Applications
Primary Tillage:
Utilizing its 12 hp drawbar capacity and 3,700 lbs of weight, this tractor is designed to pull up to three 14-inch plows for field preparation.
Stationary Belt Power:
The 6.0L engine delivers 24 hp at the belt, making it suitable for driving various belt-operated farm machinery at a rated 750 RPM.
Basic Field Operations:
With its 56x10 steel rear tires and 2WD system, the tractor offers a straightforward mechanical solution for early 20th-century agricultural tasks.
Production
| Description | Built in La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Happy Farmer (a part of La Crosse Tractor) |
| Original price | $835 (1917) |
Engine
| Engine type | La Crosse 6.0L 2-cyl kerosene |
|---|---|
| Bore/Stroke | 5.75x7.00 inches (146 x 178 mm) |
| Description | La Crosse / kerosene / 2-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 363.5 ci (6.0 L) |
| Fuel system | Kingston carburetor |
| Rated RPM | 750 |
| 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 | 3x2 2WD |
| Steering | manual |
Dimensions & Tires
| Height | 62 inches (157 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 142 inches (360 cm) |
| Weight | 3,700 lbs (1678 kg) |
| Width | 82.5 inches (209 cm) |
| Rear tire | 56x10 |
| Weight | 3,700 lbs (1678 kg) |
| Ag rear | 56x10 steel |