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Waterloo Boy R

The Waterloo Boy R is a tractor produced by Waterloo Boy. It is equipped with a 465 ci 7.6 L engine. Transmission: 1 forward and reverse. Operating weight: 6200 lbs 2812 kg.

Fuel & Capacities
Kerosene
Transmission
1 forward and reverse
Operating Weight
6200 lbs 2812 kg

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Overview

Waterloo Boy R tractor photo
1914 - 1917 Standard-tread tractor
1914 - 1917
Standard-tread tractor
Production
Manufacturer
Waterloo Boy
Standard-tread tractor
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Total built
9,310
Original price was $850 in 1917
There are thirteen recorded variations of the Waterloo Boy model R (not including the California Specials) designated by a letter suffix, from RA to RM. Round-spoke rear wheels were replaced with flat-spoke on the RG, serial number 1511. The fuel tank changed from vertical to horizontal at serial number 4089 (RJ).
Variants
California Special
single front wheel
Waterloo Boy R Transmission
1-speed unsynchronized gear
Transmission details ...
Waterloo Boy R Power
Drawbar (claimed)
12 hp 8.9 kW
Belt (claimed)
25 hp 18.6 kW
Plows
3 (14-inch)
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Steering
manual chain and capstan
Manual brakes
Open operator station with steel pan seat
Dimensions & Tires
Weight
6200 lbs 2812 kg
Front tire
28
Rear tire
52
Full dimensions and tires ...
References
R references literature
The John Deere Unstyled Letter Series by J.R. Hobbs
Tractors 1918-1976 published by John Deere*
Waterloo Boy One Man Tractor published in 1917
Waterloo Boy One Man Tractor published in 1914
*Publication contains known errors.

Engine

Engine options
Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company 5.4L 2-cyl kerosene
Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company 6.5L 2-cyl kerosene
Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company 7.6L 2-cyl kerosene

Engine Detail — 330 ci / 5.4 L Gasoline

Manufacturer
Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company
Fuel Type
Kerosene
Configuration
2-cylinder, liquid-cooled, Original engine, used until 1915, Waterloo Boy R serial number 1114 (RA to RD). This horizontal engine design was the basis for John Deere two-cylinder tractor engines used for the following forty-six years.
Displacement
330 ci 5.4 L
Bore/Stroke
5.50x7.00 inches 140 x 178 mm
Compression
3.91:1
Rated RPM
700
Firing order
1-2
Starter type
hand-crank

Engine Detail — 396 ci / 6.5 L Gasoline

Manufacturer
Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company
Fuel Type
Kerosene
Configuration
2-cylinder, liquid-cooled, The six-inch bore engine was used on the Waterloo Boy R from 1915 until 1917 (RE to RK), serial number 6728. A detachable cylinder head was introduced at serial number 1610 (RH).
Displacement
396 ci 6.5 L
Bore/Stroke
6.00x7.00 inches 152 x 178 mm
Compression
3.91:1
Rated RPM
750
Firing order
1-2
Starter type
hand-crank

Engine Detail — 465 ci / 7.6 L Gasoline

Manufacturer
Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company
Fuel Type
Kerosene
Configuration
2-cylinder, liquid-cooled
The final Waterloo Boy model R engine, used from 1917 to the end of production (RM). This engine size continued to be used in the Waterloo Boy model N and the early John Deere model D.
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
Coolant capacity
34 qts 32.2 L

Transmission

Transmission — 1 forward and reverse unsynchronized gear

Type
unsynchronized gear
Gears
1 forward and reverse
Left-hand lever controls forward and reverse gear selection. Foot-operated clutch.

Dimensions

Waterloo Boy R Tires
Ag front
28 x 6 steel
Ag rear
52 x 10 steel
Dimensions
Length
143 inches 363 cm
Width
72 inches 182 cm
Height
63 inches 160 cm
Weight
6200 lbs 2812 kg

Photos

Waterloo Boy R

Waterloo Boy R

Waterloo Boy R

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Waterloo Boy R

Waterloo Boy R

Waterloo Boy R

Waterloo Boy R

Waterloo Boy model R operator station.

Waterloo Boy model R operator station.

Waterloo Boy model R.

Waterloo Boy model R.

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