Happy Farmer A 8-16: all source data
All 31 values recorded for this model, as the source lists them and in its units. The spec sheet shows the same data checked, typed and converted.
Overview
Production| Manufacturer | Happy Farmer (a part of La Crosse Tractor) |
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| Factories | Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA |
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| Factories | La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA |
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| Original price | $685 (1917) |
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Engine| (no label) | La Crosse 4.2L 2-cyl gasoline |
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| Fuel tank | 15 gal | 56.8 L |
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Transmission| (no label) | 1-speed gear |
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Power| Drawbar (claimed) | 8 hp | 6.0 kW |
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| Belt (claimed) | 16 hp | 11.9 kW |
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| Plows | 2 (14-inch) |
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Mechanical| Drive | 3x2 2WD |
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| Steering | manual |
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| (no label) | Open operator station. |
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Dimensions| Weight | 3,500 lbs | 1587 kg |
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| Rear tire | 56x10 |
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Engine
Engine detail| (no label) | La Crosse |
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| (no label) | gasoline |
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| (no label) | 2-cylinder |
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| (no label) | liquid-cooled L-head |
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| Displacement | 255 ci | 4.2 L |
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| Bore/Stroke | 5.00x6.50 inches | 127 x 165 mm |
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| Fuel system | Bennett carburetor |
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| Rated RPM | 750 |
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| Coolant capacity (Coolant) | 36 qts | 34.1 L |
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Transmission
Transmission| Type | gear |
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| Gears | 1 forward and reverse |
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Dimensions
Dimensions| Length | 152.5 inches | 387 cm |
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| Width | 72 inches | 182 cm |
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| Height | 62 inches | 157 cm |
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| Weight | 3,500 lbs | 1587 kg |
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