waterloo boy r
 | 1914 - 1917
Standard-tread tractor | 1914 - 1917 | Standard-tread tractor |
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1914 - 1917 | |||
Standard-tread tractor | |||
1914 - 1917 | |
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Standard-tread tractor |
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 Engines | |
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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 | |
Fuel tank | 20 gal
75.7 L |
Aux. fuel | 1 gal
3.8 L |
Engine details ...  | |
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 | |
Photos | |
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Waterloo Boy R photos...  |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 6200 lbs
2812 kg |
Front tire | 28 |
Rear tire | 52 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
R Serial Number Location | |
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Right side of engine, near starting crank |
R Serial Numbers | |
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1914 | 1026 |
1915 | 1401 |
1916 | 3556 |
1917 | 6982 |
Final | 11020 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
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. |
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