Waterloo Boy
Waterloo Boy LA
The Waterloo Boy LA is a standard-tread tractor produced by Waterloo Boy from 1914 to 1915. It features a 5.5L 2-cylinder liquid-cooled kerosene engine built by the Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company, delivering an estimated 16.7 hp. The tractor has a 1-speed unsynchronized gear transmission with one forward and reverse gear. It is a two-wheel drive tractor with manual capstan-and-chain steering and an open operator station. The LA model weighs approximately 3,000 lbs (1360 kg) and uses 22x8 or 28x5 front tires and 50x10 rear tires. Serial number records indicate limited production, with only two model L Waterloo Boys recorded, though more may have been built prior to 1914.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Waterloo Boy LA
Power
| Belt (claimed) | 15 hp (11.2 kW) |
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| Drawbar (claimed) | 7 hp (5.2 kW) |
Engine
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
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| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Fuel type | kerosene |
| Rated RPM | 750 |
| Bore/Stroke | 5.50x7.00 inches (140 x 178 mm) |
| Displacement | 333 ci (5.5 L) |
| Manufacturer | Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
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| Steering | capstan-and-chain, manual |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Standard-tread tractor |
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| Notes | Serial number records show only two model L Waterloo Boys, although more may have been built prior to 1914. |
| Built in | Waterloo, Iowa, USA |
| Years produced | 1914 - 1915 |
Transmission
| Type | unsynchronized gear |
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| Gears | 1 forward and reverse |
| Manufacturer | Waterloo Boy |
Serial Numbers
| 1914 | 1000 |
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| Final | 1253 |
Dimensions & Tires
| Weight | 3,000 lbs (1360 kg) |
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| Rear tire | 50x10 |
| Front tire | 22x8 (tricycle), 28x5 (four-wheel) |