Waterloo Boy
Waterloo Boy N
The Waterloo Boy N is a standard-tread tractor produced from 1917 to 1924 by the Waterloo Boy company, which became part of John Deere in 1918. It was built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA, with a total production of 21,392 units. The tractor features a 2-cylinder liquid-cooled kerosene engine with 465 ci displacement, producing an estimated 27.8 hp. It has a 2-speed unsynchronized gear transmission and two-wheel drive. The N model was the first tractor tested by Nebraska's tractor testing program. It has an open operator station with a steel pan seat and optional steel canopy. The tractor weighs 6,183 lbs and rides on 28-inch front and 52-inch rear steel tires.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Waterloo Boy N
Power
| Plows | 3 (14-inch) |
|---|---|
| Belt (tested) | 25.97 hp (19.4 kW) |
| Belt (claimed) | 25 hp (18.6 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 15.98 hp (11.9 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 12 hp (8.9 kW) |
Tires
| Rear tire | 52 x 12 steel |
|---|---|
| Front tire | 28 x 6 steel |
Engine
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
|---|---|
| Aux. fuel | 1 gal (3.8 L) |
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 20 gal (75.7 L) |
| Fuel type | kerosene |
| Rated RPM | 750 |
| Bore/Stroke | 6.50x7.00 inches (165 x 178 mm) |
| Displacement | 465 ci (7.6 L) |
| Firing order | 1-2 |
| Manufacturer | Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company |
| Oil capacity | 4 qts (3.8 L) |
| Starter type | hand-crank |
| Coolant capacity | 52 qts (49.2 L) |
| Compression ratio | 3.91:1 |
Dimensions
| Width | 72 inches (182 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 63 inches (160 cm) |
| Length | 132 inches (335 cm) |
| Weight | 6,183 lbs (2804 kg) |
Electrical
| Charging system | magneto ignition |
|---|
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Manual brakes |
| Steering | manual chain and capstan |
| Operator station | Open operator station with steel pan seat. Optional steel canopy. |
Production
| Type | Standard-tread tractor |
|---|---|
| Notes | 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. |
| Built in | Waterloo, Iowa, USA |
| Years made | 1917 - 1924 |
| Total built | 21,392 |
| Original price | $1,050 in 1921 |
Transmission
| Type | unsynchronized gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 2 forward and 1 reverse |
| Oil type | 600W |
| Oil capacity | 12 qts (11.4 L) |
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