Waterloo Boy N
The Waterloo Boy N is a tractor produced by Waterloo Boy. It is equipped with a 465 ci 7.6 L engine. The rated power output is 25.97 hp 19.4 kW. Transmission: 2 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 6,183 lbs 2804 kg.
Engine Power
25.97 hp
19.4 kW
Fuel & Capacities
20 gal
75.7 L
Transmission
2 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
6,183 lbs
2804 kg
Waterloo Boy N Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
 | 1917 - 1924
Standard-tread tractor |
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1917 - 1924 | |
Standard-tread tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Waterloo Boy (a part of John Deere) |
Standard-tread tractor | |
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA | |
Total built | 21,392 |
Original price was $1,050 in 1921 | |
The "N" was in production at the Waterloo Engine Company when, in 1918, it became the John Deere Tractor Company. When Nebraska created its tractor testing program, the "N" was the first to be tested. | |
Waterloo Boy N Engine | |
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Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company 7.6L 2-cyl kerosene | |
Fuel tank | 20 gal
75.7 L |
Aux. fuel | 1 gal
3.8 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Waterloo Boy N Transmission | |
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2-speed unsynchronized gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Waterloo Boy N Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 12 hp
8.9 kW |
Belt (claimed) | 25 hp
18.6 kW |
Plows | 3 (14-inch) |
Drawbar (tested) | 15.98 hp
11.9 kW |
Belt (tested) | 25.97 hp
19.4 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual chain and capstan |
manual | |
Manual brakes | |
Open operator station with steel pan seat. Optional steel canopy. | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 6,183 lbs
2804 kg |
Front tire | 28 |
Rear tire | 52 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Charging system | magneto ignition |
References | |
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The John Deere Unstyled Letter Series by J.R. Hobbs | |
Tractors 1918-1976 published by John Deere* | |
Waterloo Boy Kerosene Burning Tractor published in 1920, by John Deere | |
Waterloo Boy Tractor Model "N" Manual of Instruction (15) published in 1929 | |
*Publication contains known errors. |
Engine
Engine Detail — 465 ci / 7.6 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company |
Fuel Type | Kerosene |
Configuration | 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 465 ci
7.6 L |
Bore/Stroke | 6.50x7.00 inches
165 x 178 mm |
Compression | 3.91:1 |
Rated RPM | 750 |
Firing order | 1-2 |
Starter type | hand-crank |
Oil capacity | 4 qts
3.8 L |
Coolant capacity | 52 qts
49.2 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 2 forward and 1 reverse unsynchronized gear
Type | unsynchronized gear |
Gears | 2 forward and 1 reverse |
Oil capacity | 12 qts
11.4 L |
Oil type | 600W |
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600W |
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Dimensions
Waterloo Boy N Tires | |
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Ag front | 28 x 6 steel |
Ag rear | 52 x 12 steel |
Dimensions | |
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Length | 132 inches
335 cm |
Width | 72 inches
182 cm |
Height | 63 inches
160 cm |
Weight | 6,183 lbs
2804 kg |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1 | |
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Kerosene 2-speed 2WD
March 31 - April 9, 1920
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1 file | |
Belt power (max) | 25.97 hp
19.4 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 3.8 gal/hour
14.4 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 15.98 hp
11.9 kW |
Gear 1 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 2,900 lbs
1315 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Photos
Chain-steer Waterloo Boy N
Chain-steer Waterloo Boy N
Chain-steer Waterloo Boy N
Starting a Waterloo Boy N with the hand crank
1920 Waterloo Boy N with auto-steer
1920 Waterloo Boy N with auto-steer
Waterloo Boy N operator station and controls.
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