1914
| 1914 |
| Standard-tread tractor |
Series:
| Series: | L |
| R ↓ |
1914 - 1917
| 1914 - 1917 |
| Standard-tread tractor |
Production
| Production |
| Manufacturer: | Waterloo Boy
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| Type: | Standard-tread tractor
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| Factory: | Waterloo, Iowa, USA
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| Total built: | 9,310
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| Original price: | $850 (1917 )
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| 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). |
Variants
| Variants |
| California Special: | single front wheel
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Waterloo Boy R Power
| Waterloo Boy R Power |
| Drawbar (claimed): | 12 hp
8.9 kW
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| Belt (claimed): | 25 hp
18.6 kW
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| Plows: | 3 (14-inch)
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Waterloo Boy R Engines
| Waterloo Boy R Engines |
| Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company 5.4L 2-cyl kerosene |
| Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company 6.5L 2-cyl kerosene |
| Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company 7.6L 2-cyl kerosene |
| Fuel tank: | 20 gal
75.7 L
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| Aux. fuel: | 1 gal
3.8 L
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| Engine details ... |
Mechanical
| Mechanical |
| Chassis: | 4x2 2WD
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| Steering: | manual chain and capstan
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| Brakes: | manual
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| Cab: | Open operator station with steel pan seat
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| Transmission: | 1-speed unsynchronized gear
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| Transmission details ... |
Dimensions & Tires
| Dimensions & Tires |
| Weight: | 6200 lbs
2812 kg
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| Front tire: | 28
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| Rear tire: | 52
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| Full dimensions and tires ... |
R Serial Numbers
| R Serial Numbers |
| Location: | Right side of engine, near starting crank
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photo of R serial number
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| 1914: | 1026
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| 1915: | 1401
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| 1916: | 3556
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| 1917: | 6982
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| Final: | 11020
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how to read serial numbers...
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Production
| Production |
| Manufacturer: | Waterloo Boy
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| Type: | Standard-tread tractor
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| Factory: | Waterloo, Iowa, USA
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| Total built: | 2
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| Serial number records show only two model L Waterloo Boys, although more may have been built prior to 1914. |
Waterloo Boy L Power
| Waterloo Boy L Power |
| Drawbar (claimed): | 7 hp
5.2 kW
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| Belt (claimed): | 15 hp
11.2 kW
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Waterloo Boy L Engine
| Waterloo Boy L Engine |
| Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company 5.5L 2-cyl kerosene |
| Engine details ... |
1914
| 1914 |
| Standard-tread tractor |
Series:
Engine Detail
| Engine Detail |
| Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company |
| kerosene |
| 2-cylinder |
| liquid-cooled |
| Displacement: | 333 ci
5.5 L
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| Bore/Stroke: | 5.50x7.00 inches
140 x 178 mm
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| Rated RPM: | 750
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Mechanical
| Mechanical |
| Chassis: | 4x2 2WD
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| Steering: | capstan-and-chain, manual
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| Cab: | Open operator station.
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| Transmission: | 1-speed unsynchronized gear
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| Transmission details ... |
1914
| 1914 |
| Standard-tread tractor |
Series:
Transmission
| Transmission |
| Manufacturer: | Waterloo Boy
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| Type: | unsynchronized gear
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| Gears: | 1 forward and reverse
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Dimensions & Tires
| Dimensions & Tires |
| Weight: | 3,000 lbs
1360 kg
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| Front tire: | 22x8
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| Rear tire: | 50x10
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| Full dimensions and tires ... |
1914
| 1914 |
| Standard-tread tractor |
Series:
Waterloo Boy L Tires
| Waterloo Boy L Tires |
| Ag front: | 22x8
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| Ag rear: | 50x10
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Dimensions
| Dimensions |
| Weight: | 3,000 lbs
1360 kg
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L Serial Numbers
| L Serial Numbers |
| 1914: | 1000
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| Final: | 1001
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how to read serial numbers...
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