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
Overview
 | 1914 - 1917
Standard-tread tractor |
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Production | |
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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 | |
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California Special | single front wheel |
Waterloo Boy R Transmission | |
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1-speed unsynchronized gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Waterloo Boy R Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 12 hp
8.9 kW |
Belt (claimed) | 25 hp
18.6 kW |
Plows | 3 (14-inch) |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual chain and capstan |
Manual brakes | |
Open operator station with steel pan seat | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 6200 lbs
2812 kg |
Front tire | 28 |
Rear tire | 52 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
References | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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Ag front | 28 x 6 steel |
Ag rear | 52 x 10 steel |
Dimensions | |
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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 model R operator station.
Waterloo Boy model R.
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