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Tractor · 1914Unverified

Waterloo Boy R

Name: Waterloo Boy R
Brand: Waterloo Boy

Waterloo Boy R — Standard-tread tractor · 12 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Waterloo Boy R is a compact tractor model with a rated output of 12 hp. It was manufactured from 1914 to 1917. The tractor features a 2-cylinder petrol liquid-cooled engine, which drives the two-wheel drive system via a 1-speed gearbox. Its listed weight is 2812 kg, making it suitable for tasks on areas of up to 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

12 hp

Weight

2812 kg

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Variants represented

Richest spec table

57 rows

Recorded power

12 hp

Recorded weight

2812 kg

Transmissions

1-speed unsynchronized gear

Production years

1914-1917

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerWaterloo BoyReference

Standard-tread tractorReference

Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USAReference

Total built9,310Reference

Original price was $850 in 1917Reference

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).Reference

Two-wheel driveReference

Steeringmanual chain and capstanReference

Manual brakesReference

Open operator station with steel pan seatReference

Variants

California Specialsingle front wheelReference

Engine

Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company 5.4L 2-cyl keroseneReference

Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company 6.5L 2-cyl keroseneReference

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

Waterloo Gasoline Engine CompanyReference

keroseneReference

2-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Original engine, used until 1915, Waterloo Boy R serial number 1114 (RA to RD). This horizontal engine design was the basis for John Deere two-cylinder tractor engines used for the following forty-six years.Reference

Displacement5.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke140 x 178 mmReference

Compression3.91:1Reference

Rated RPM700Reference

Firing order1-2Reference

Starter typehand-crankReference

The six-inch bore engine was used on the Waterloo Boy R from 1915 until 1917 (RE to RK), serial number 6728. A detachable cylinder head was introduced at serial number 1610 (RH).Reference

Displacement6.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke152 x 178 mmReference

Rated RPM750Reference

The final Waterloo Boy model R engine, used from 1917 to the end of production (RM). This engine size continued to be used in the Waterloo Boy model N and the early John Deere model D.Reference

Displacement7.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke165 x 178 mmReference

Coolant capacity32.2 LReference

Transmission

1-speed unsynchronized gearReference

Typeunsynchronized gearReference

Gears1 forward and reverseReference

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

Dimensions

Weight2812 kgReference

Front tire28Reference

Rear tire52Reference

Ag front28 x 6 steelReference

Ag rear52 x 10 steelReference

Length363 cmReference

Width182 cmReference

Height160 cmReference

R Serial Number Location

Right side of engine, near starting crankReference

R Serial Numbers

19141026Reference

19151401Reference

19163556Reference

19176982Reference

Final11020Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.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.

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