Waterloo Boy N

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The Waterloo Boy Model N tractor, a historical piece of John Deere's lineage, is a standard-tread tractor with a simple and reliable design reflecting the early 20th-century technology. Featuring a 4x2 2WD chassis and manual steering, it is powered by a robust 2-cylinder 465 ci kerosene-fueled engine from the Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company. With its substantial weight of 6,183 lbs, the Model N stands out with a distinctive steel wheel configuration, bearing 28-inch front and 52-inch rear steel tires. Its unsynchronized gear transmission provides two forward gears and one reverse, reflecting the era when functionality was favored over comfort. Operating at a low 750 RPM, the Model N emphasizes torque over speed. The liquid-cooled engine ensures longevity under workloads while the large 52-quart coolant capacity helps to handle heat dissipation over extended periods. Measuring 132 inches in length, 72 inches in width, and 63 inches in height, this tractor presents a substantial working platform for its time. Although technology has vastly improved, the simplicity and durability of the Waterloo Boy Model N remain a testament to the roots of modern agricultural machinery.

Key Specifications

Category: Utility, Standard Tread

Transmission: Unsynchronized gear

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 6183

Fuel Type: Kerosene

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Waterloo Boy N Tractor

Waterloo Boy N vs. Similar Tractors

Operating Weight

Average

Greater than 49% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company
Model: -
Cooling Type: Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: -
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: Kerosene
Induction Type: Naturally aspirated
Cylinders: 2
Displacement (ci): 465
Bore (in): 6.5
Stroke (in): 7
Rated RPM: 750
Power Output (hp): -

Transmission

Type: Unsynchronized gear
Forward Gears: 2
Reverse Gears: 1
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): 132
Width (in): 72
Height (in): 63
Operating Weight (lb): 6183

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: -
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): -

Miscellaneous

Chassis: 4x2 2WD
Drive Type: 2WD
Steering Type: Manual
Coolant Capacity (qts): 52
Front Tire Diameter (in): 28
Front Tire Width (in): -
Rear Tire Diameter (in): 52
Rear Tire Width (in): -
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: Steel
Manufacture - End Year: -
Hitch Type: -
Hitch Category: Category 3
Hitch Position: -
Hitch Capacity (lb): -
Operator Station Type: Open
Starter Type: Hand-crank
Brake Type: -
Hydraulic System Type: -

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: March 31 to April 10, 1920

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

Maximum Power: 12.68 HP (at drawbar) at 858 RPM
Fuel Consumption at Rated Load: 0.760 gallons/hour of kerosene

Drawbar Performance

Rated Drawbar Power: 12.10 HP at 2.60 MPH with a drawbar pull of 2276 lbs
Fuel Consumption: 0.707 gallons/hour of kerosene at 860 RPM
Drive Wheel Slippage: 11.0%

Torque and Engine Performance

Rated Crankshaft Speed: 750 RPM
Engine Configuration: Twin cylinder, valve-in-head, horizontal, opposed cranks

Hydraulic Performance

Not Available

Overall Efficiency

Developed Horsepower Hour per Gallon: 7.7
Fuel Used during Varying Load Test: 0.822 gallons/hour of kerosene

NTTL.(1920).Nebraska Tractor Test 001 for Waterloo Boy N. Lincoln, NE:Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/tractormuseumlit/38