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Fahr D12N vs Happy Farmer G 12-24
Verdict: Fahr D12N vs Happy Farmer G 12-24
The Fahr D12N and the Happy Farmer G 12-24 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 12 hp. Fahr D12N is the lighter machine (1,099 kg vs 2,118 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Fahr D12N is the newer design (1953 vs 1917). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Fahr
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Happy Farmer
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
12 hp
12 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FahrReference
Happy Farmer (a part of La Crosse Tractor)Reference
Total built
930Reference
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Steering
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manualReference
Variants
D12N
regular wheelReference
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D12NH
high-wheelReference
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F
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three-wheelReference
G
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four-wheelReference
Engine
liquid-cooledReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Engine
8.9 kWReference
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Displacement
0.8 LReference
6.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
95 x 115 mmReference
152 x 178 mmReference
Power
8.9 kWReference
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Fuel tank
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49.2 LReference
Aux. fuel
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7.6 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
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8.9 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
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17.9 kWReference
Plows
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3 (14-inch)Reference
Drawbar (tested)
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13.3 kWReference
Belt (tested)
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18.6 kWReference
Fuel system
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Kingston carburetorReference
Rated RPM
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900Reference
Coolant capacity
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34.1 LReference
Belt power (max)
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18.6 kWReference
Max power
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13.3 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
ZF A5AReference
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Type
gearReference
unsynchronized gearReference
Gears
10 forward and 2 reverseReference
1 forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
153 cmReference
228 cmReference
Weight
1099 kgReference
2118 kgReference
Length
247 cmReference
342 cmReference
Width
147 cmReference
19 cmReference
Height
167 cmReference
157 cmReference
Front tire
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36x4Reference
Rear tire
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56x10Reference
Ag front
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36x4 steelReference
Ag rear
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56x10 steelReference
Capacities
Diameter
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27 cmReference
RPM
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900Reference
Speed
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792.48 meters/minReference
Test results
Max pull
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977 kgReference
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.