Waterloo Boy N tractor specifications

1917 - 1924

1917 - 1924 Standard-tread tractor

Production

Production Manufacturer:Waterloo Boy (a part of John Deere)
Type:Standard-tread tractor
Factory:Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Total built:21,392
Original price:$1,050 (1921 )
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.

Waterloo Boy N Power

Waterloo Boy N Power Drawbar (claimed):12 hp
8.9 kW
Belt (claimed):25 hp
18.6 kW
Plows:3 (14-inch)
Drawbar (tested):15.98 hp
11.9 kW
Belt (tested):25.97 hp
19.4 kW
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1917 - 1924

Standard-tread tractor

Nebraska Tractor Test 1

Nebraska Tractor Test 1
Kerosene 2-speed 2WD March 31 - April 9, 1920 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1 file
Belt power (max):	25.97 hp 19.4 kW
Belt fuel use (max):	3.8 gal/hour 14.4 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	15.98 hp 11.9 kW
Gear 1 used for power test.
Max pull:	2,900 lbs 1315 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Waterloo Boy N Engine

Waterloo Boy N Engine Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company 7.6L 2-cyl kerosene Fuel tank:20 gal
75.7 L
Aux. fuel:1 gal
3.8 L
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1917 - 1924

Standard-tread tractor

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company
kerosene
2-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	465 ci 7.6 L
Bore/Stroke:	6.50x7.00 inches 165 x 178 mm
Compression:	3.91:1
Rated RPM:	750
Firing order:	1-2
Starter type:	hand-crank
Oil capacity:	4 qts 3.8 L
Coolant capacity:	52 qts 49.2 L

Mechanical

Mechanical Chassis:4x2 2WD
Steering:manual chain and capstan
manual
Brakes:manual
Cab:Open operator station with steel pan seat. Optional steel canopy.
Transmission:2-speed unsynchronized gear
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