Tractor · 1917Unverified
Waterloo Boy N
Waterloo Boy N — Standard-tread tractor · 12 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
12 hp
Max power
11.9 kW
Weight
2804 kg
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Overview
ManufacturerWaterloo Boy (a part of John Deere)Reference
Standard-tread tractorReference
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USAReference
Total built21,392Reference
Original price was $1,050 in 1921Reference
The "N" was in production at the Waterloo Engine Company when, in 1918, it became the John Deere Tractor Company. When Nebraska created its tractor testing program, the "N" was the first to be tested.Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Steeringmanual chain and capstanReference
SteeringmanualReference
Manual brakesReference
Open operator station with steel pan seat. Optional steel canopy.Reference
Engine
Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company 7.6L 2-cyl keroseneReference
Fuel tank75.7 LReference
Aux. fuel3.8 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)8.9 kWReference
Belt (claimed)18.6 kWReference
Plows3 (14-inch)Reference
Drawbar (tested)11.9 kWReference
Belt (tested)19.4 kWReference
Waterloo Gasoline Engine CompanyReference
keroseneReference
2-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement7.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke165 x 178 mmReference
Compression3.91:1Reference
Rated RPM750Reference
Firing order1-2Reference
Starter typehand-crankReference
Oil capacity3.8 LReference
Coolant capacity49.2 LReference
Belt power (max)19.4 kWReference
Max power11.9 kWReference
Transmission
2-speed unsynchronized gearReference
Typeunsynchronized gearReference
Gears2 forward and 1 reverseReference
Oil capacity11.4 LReference
Oil type600WReference
Dimensions
Weight2804 kgReference
Front tire28Reference
Rear tire52Reference
Ag front28 x 6 steelReference
Ag rear52 x 12 steelReference
Length335 cmReference
Width182 cmReference
Height160 cmReference
N Serial Numbers
19178378Reference
191810221Reference
191913461Reference
192018924Reference
192127026Reference
192227812Reference
192328119Reference
192429520Reference
Final31412Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
Charging systemmagneto ignitionReference
Test results
Kerosene 2-speed 2WDMarch 31 - April 9, 1920Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1 fileReference
Belt fuel use (max)14.4 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 1 used for power test.Reference
Max pull1315 kgReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.