Waterloo Boy R tractor specifications

1914 - 1917

1914 - 1917 Standard-tread tractor

Production

Production Manufacturer:Waterloo Boy
Type:Standard-tread tractor
Factory:Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Total built:9,310
Original price:$850 (1917 )
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

1914 - 1917

Farm/Agricultural tractor

Production

Production
Manufacturer:	Waterloo Boy
Type:	Farm/Agricultural tractor
Factory:	Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Total built:	9,310
Original price:	$850 (1917)

Waterloo Boy R California Special Power

Waterloo Boy R California Special Power
Drawbar (claimed):	12 hp 8.9 kW
Belt (claimed):	25 hp 18.6 kW
Plows:	3 (14-inch)

Waterloo Boy R California Special Engines

Waterloo Boy R California Special 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
Aux. fuel:	1 gal 3.8 L
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Mechanical

Mechanical
Chassis:	3x2 2WD
Steering:	manual
Cab:	Open operator station with steel pan seat
Transmission:	1-speed unsynchronized gear
Transmission details ...

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires
Weight:	6,200 lbs 2812 kg
Front tire:	28
Rear tire:	52
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R California Special Serial Numbers

R California Special Serial Numbers
1914:	1071
1915:	1556
1916:	2627
1917:	4892
Final:	7312
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Waterloo Boy R Power

Waterloo Boy R Power Drawbar (claimed):12 hp
8.9 kW
Belt (claimed):25 hp
18.6 kW
Plows:3 (14-inch)

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
Aux. fuel:1 gal
3.8 L
Engine details ...

1914 - 1917

Standard-tread tractor

Engines overview

Engines overview
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

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company
kerosene
2-cylinder
liquid-cooled
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.
Displacement:	330 ci 5.4 L
Bore/Stroke:	5.50x7.00 inches 140 x 178 mm
Compression:	3.91:1
Rated RPM:	700
Firing order:	1-2
Starter type:	hand-crank

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company
kerosene
2-cylinder
liquid-cooled
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).
Displacement:	396 ci 6.5 L
Bore/Stroke:	6.00x7.00 inches 152 x 178 mm
Compression:	3.91:1
Rated RPM:	750
Firing order:	1-2
Starter type:	hand-crank

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company
kerosene
2-cylinder
liquid-cooled
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.
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
Coolant capacity:	34 qts 32.2 L

Mechanical

Mechanical Chassis:4x2 2WD
Steering:manual chain and capstan
Brakes:manual
Cab:Open operator station with steel pan seat
Transmission:1-speed unsynchronized gear
Transmission details ...

1914 - 1917

Standard-tread tractor

Transmission

Transmission
Type:	unsynchronized gear
Gears:	1 forward and reverse
Left-hand lever controls forward and reverse gear selection. Foot-operated clutch.

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires Weight:6200 lbs
2812 kg
Front tire:28
Rear tire:52
Full dimensions and tires ...

1914 - 1917

Standard-tread tractor

Waterloo Boy R Tires

Waterloo Boy R Tires
Ag front:	28 x 6 steel
Ag rear:	52 x 10 steel

Dimensions

Dimensions
Length:	143 inches 363 cm
Width:	72 inches 182 cm
Height:	63 inches 160 cm
Weight:	6200 lbs 2812 kg

R Serial Numbers

R Serial Numbers Location:Right side of engine, near starting crank
photo of R serial number
1914:1026
1915:1401
1916:3556
1917:6982
Final:11020

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