Compare/Gibson Super D2 vs Waterloo Boy R

Gibson Super D2 vs Waterloo Boy R

Verdict: Gibson Super D2 vs Waterloo Boy R

The Gibson Super D2 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 Super D2 is the lighter machine (623 kg vs 2,812 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Gibson Super D2 is the newer design (1950 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-cooledReference

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

Engine

8.9 kWReference

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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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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

Plows

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3 (14-inch)Reference

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

Dimensions

Wheelbase

132 cmReference

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Weight

623 kgReference

2812 kgReference

Front tire

4.00x12Reference

28Reference

Rear tire

7/8/9.00x24Reference

52Reference

Ag front

4.00x12Reference

28 x 6 steelReference

Ag rear

7/8/9.00x24Reference

52 x 10 steelReference

Length

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363 cmReference

Width

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182 cmReference

Height

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160 cmReference

Variants

California Special

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single front wheelReference

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.