Waterloo Boy R
| | 1914 - 1917 |
| Standard-tread tractor |
|
Series map:
R
27.8hp*
*Estimated engine power for comparison only.
| Production |
| Manufacturer | Waterloo Boy
|
| Standard-tread tractor |
| Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA |
| Total built | 9,310
|
| Original price was $850 in 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). |
| 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 ... |
| Waterloo Boy R Power |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 12 hp
8.9 kW
|
| Belt (claimed) | 25 hp
18.6 kW
|
| Plows | 3 (14-inch)
|
| Mechanical |
| Two-wheel drive |
| Steering | manual chain and capstan
|
| Manual brakes |
| Open operator station with steel pan seat |
| R Serial Number Location |
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| Right side of engine, near starting crank |
| References |
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| The John Deere Unstyled Letter Series by J.R. Hobbs |
| Tractors 1918-1976 published by John Deere* |
| Waterloo Boy One Man Tractor published in 1917 |
| Waterloo Boy One Man Tractor published in 1914 |
| *Publication contains known errors. |
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| Updated on June 23, 2025 |
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