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Waterloo Boy R vs Waterloo Boy R California Special
Verdict: Waterloo Boy R vs Waterloo Boy R California Special
The Waterloo Boy R and the Waterloo Boy R California Special are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 12 hp. 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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Fit & specs
Waterloo Boy
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Waterloo Boy
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
12 hp
12 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Waterloo BoyReference
Waterloo BoyReference
Left-hand lever controls forward and reverse gear selection. Foot-operated clutch.Reference
The final Waterloo Boy model R engine, used from 1917 to the end of production. This engine size continued to be used in the Waterloo Boy model N and the early John Deere model D.Reference
Total built
9,310Reference
9,310Reference
Steering
manual chain and capstanReference
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Original price
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$850 (1917)Reference
Drive
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3x2 2WDReference
Variants
California Special
single front wheelReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
75.7 LReference
75.7 LReference
Aux. fuel
3.8 LReference
3.8 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
8.9 kWReference
8.9 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
18.6 kWReference
18.6 kWReference
Plows
3 (14-inch)Reference
3 (14-inch)Reference
Displacement
7.6 LReference
7.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
165 x 178 mmReference
165 x 178 mmReference
Compression
3.91:1Reference
3.91:1Reference
Rated RPM
750Reference
750Reference
Firing order
1-2Reference
1-2Reference
Starter type
hand-crankReference
hand-crankReference
Coolant capacity
32.2 LReference
32.2 LReference
Transmission
Type
unsynchronized gearReference
unsynchronized gearReference
Gears
1 forward and reverseReference
1 forward and reverseReference
Dimensions
Weight
2812 kgReference
2812 kgReference
Front tire
28Reference
28Reference
Rear tire
52Reference
52Reference
Ag front
28 x 6 steelReference
28 x 6 steelReference
Ag rear
52 x 10 steelReference
52 x 10 steelReference
Length
363 cmReference
363 cmReference
Width
182 cmReference
182 cmReference
Height
160 cmReference
160 cmReference
R Serial Number Location
R Serial Numbers
1914
1026Reference
1071Reference
1915
1401Reference
1556Reference
1916
3556Reference
2627Reference
1917
6982Reference
4892Reference
Final
11020Reference
7312Reference
R California Special Serial Numbers
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.