Waterloo Boy

A Waterloo Boy model N at the GDSF in 2008
Model history
Model introduced	1913
Model discontinued	1923
Model status	Discontinued
No. produced	Unknown
Preceded by	Froelich tractor
Superseded by	John Deere Model D
Engine Specification
Engine make	Waterloo Gas Engine Company
Fuel type	Kerosene
Power hp	25 hp (belt)
Governed rpm	{{{governedrpm}}}
No. of Cylinders	2
Naturally aspirated, Turbo or Supercharged	NA
Transmission Details
Transmission type	Unknown
Forward	2 (Model N)
Reverse	1
Drive	2-WD
General Data
Linkage Category	none
Other info
Factories	Waterloo, Iowa
Plow rating	Unknown
Nebraska Tests No.	Unknown
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The Waterloo Boy was a range of tractors built by the Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company of Waterloo, Iowa, USA.

The predecessor of Waterloo Boy came about in 1892. It was built by thresher-man John Froelich. It was called the Froelich tractor. But it did not sell well. But then they developed it more and came up with the "Waterloo Boy" design in 1913. This was more successful, selling 8,000. The Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company successfully made three models of 2-cylinder tractors namely the L and LA and the very successful model R.^[1] see for more details:- Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company

Model PEdit

A model P with Tracks and 4 cylinder engine was apparently built in 1913.^[2]

Model LEdit

Built in 1914 with a 7/15 hp 2 cylinder kerosene engine 1 only built ?

Model LAEdit

Only 2 of the model LA's were built, with a 2 cylinder Kerosene engine, in 1914.

Model REdit

They introduced the model R in 1914. This model was 25 belt hp out of a 465 cubic inch displacement engine. This was fitted with a single speed gearbox and a weighted in at 6,000lbs.

Model NEdit

In late 1917 the model N was revealed. This model had the same sized engine and horsepower as the R model. The N had a 2-speed transmission while the R was only a one speed. It was this model which was the first tractor to be tested at the University of Nebraska in 1920, as part of the Nebraska tractor tests.

TakeoverEdit

In March 1918 the firm of "Deere & Company" decided to continue its foray into the tractor business by purchasing the Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company after Deere's board authorized the purchase for $2.35 million dollars. With over 8,000 Waterloo Boy tractors having being built prior to the take over.

John DeereEdit

Deere & Company continued to sell tractors under the Waterloo Boy name until 1923, when they introduced the John Deere Model D. With the model R forming the basis of all John Deere tractors for close to 50 years.

OvertimeEdit

Some models N were sold in England and were known by the Overtime brand.^[3] Harry Ferguson of Belfast had a dealership.^[4]

See alsoEdit

• John Deere
• List of John Deere tractors
• List of Tractor Manufacturers

ReferencesEdit

1. ↑ Classic Tractors of the World, by N Baldwin, ISBN 0-89658-394-5
2. ↑ http://www.tractordata.com/td/004/td4617.html
3. ↑ Classic Tractors of the World, by N Baldwin, ISBN 0-89658-394-5
4. ↑ Classic Farm Tractors, by M.Williams. ISBN 978-7537-1446-1

LinksEdit

• Tractor data UK
• Tractor data USA

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