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Happy Farmer
Explore 6 farm tractor models. Follow a model into its engine specifications, transmissions, dimensions, historical photographs, and available test records.
About Happy Farmer
Happy Farmer tractors entered production in Minneapolis in 1916. A reorganization with Sta-Rite led to the La Crosse Tractor Company, which retained the badge until production ended in 1921.
- Beginning
- 1916 tractor production
- Founder / origin
- Happy Farmer and later Sta-Rite merger participants; individual founders unverified
- Known for
- Early gasoline farm tractors
- Sale / later history
- Production ended in 1921; proposed Oshkosh purchase did not complete
History and legacy
The La Crosse reorganization continued an existing tractor identity. Although another purchase and relocation were proposed, the reviewed account says the deal was not finalized; it should not be described as a completed acquisition.
Sources & further reading
History reviewed 2026-10-20.
Showing 6 of 6 models
B 12-24
1917–1919
26 hp
Engine estimate from belt power
2WD Only
Drive
F 12-24
Production years not listed
26 hp
Engine estimate from belt power
2WD Only
Drive
G 12-24
1917–1921
26 hp
Engine estimate from belt power
2WD Only
Drive
H 12-24
1922–1923
26 hp
Engine estimate from belt power
2WD Only
Drive
A 8-16
1917
17 hp
Engine estimate from belt power
2WD Only
Drive
M 7-12
Production years not listed
13 hp
Engine estimate from belt power
2WD Only
Drive
Index power values can include estimates derived from belt or PTO power. They are identified on each model card and are not interchangeable with a measured engine rating. Model years and missing values follow the source index.