Compare/Gibson E vs Waterloo Boy R

Gibson E vs Waterloo Boy R

Verdict: Gibson E vs Waterloo Boy R

The Gibson E and the Waterloo Boy R are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 12 hp. Gibson E is the newer design (1948 vs 1914). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Gibson

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Waterloo Boy

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

12 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

GibsonReference

Waterloo BoyReference

air-cooled inlineReference

Left-hand lever controls forward and reverse gear selection. Foot-operated clutch.Reference

Total built

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9,310Reference

Steering

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manual chain and capstanReference

Variants

tricycle frontReference

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adjustable rear axleReference

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wide frontReference

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EWF

wide treadReference

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California Special

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single front wheelReference

Engine

8.9 kWReference

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Plows

2 (10-inch)Reference

3 (14-inch)Reference

Displacement

0.9 LReference

7.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

83 x 83 mmReference

165 x 178 mmReference

Power

8.9 kWReference

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Air cleaner

oil bathReference

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Fuel tank

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75.7 LReference

Aux. fuel

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3.8 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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8.9 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

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18.6 kWReference

Compression

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3.91:1Reference

Rated RPM

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750Reference

Firing order

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1-2Reference

Starter type

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hand-crankReference

Coolant capacity

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32.2 LReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

unsynchronized gearReference

Gears

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

1 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

idler pulleyReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

165 cmReference

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Front tire

4.00-12Reference

28Reference

Rear tire

7-00-24Reference

52Reference

Ag front

4.00-12Reference

28 x 6 steelReference

Ag rear

9.00-24Reference

52 x 10 steelReference

Height (hood)

142 cmReference

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Ground clearance

55 cmReference

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Weight

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2812 kgReference

Length

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363 cmReference

Width

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182 cmReference

Height

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160 cmReference

R Serial Number Location

R Serial Numbers

1914

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1026Reference

1915

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1401Reference

1916

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3556Reference

1917

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6982Reference

Final

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11020Reference

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.