Starting the Waterloo Boy 1/15/15

The Waterloo Boy needed to be moved from the shop over to the museum so we took advantage of the nice weather last week.

[@bluesharp59]

Nice Tractor and a Thumbs Up liked.

[@mikeskidmore6754]

My Grandfather said when he was in High school there was always a couple of guys with their arms in a sling .. Same Principle applies to tractors that don't have power steering never warp your thumbs around the steering wheel .. leave them on top of the wheel so they don't get broke off if you hit a rock or a woodchuck hole .. Some things still apply today kick starting my 400 CC dirt bike find compression stroke wear heavy boots if you open the throttle and kick and can throw you over the handle bars..

[@nightlightabcd]

Are you sure that the arms in a sling was not from cranking engines! Talk about kick back! They make it look easy and safe, it is not! There were many injuries from cranking tractor, cars and airplane propellers. There is a good reason why they all went to electric starters!

[@kentuckytim4443]

I can’t help but wonder how many people got whopped by the crank when one of these started.

[@mikeschoeffter7420]

My o my, that is one sweet machine !

[@ffjsb]

My grandfather was the first in his county to own a tractor, and it was a Waterloo Boy. I found a ring gear that went to it, but no other parts so it probably got scrapped during WWII.

[@daemon1143]

Having started a large number of crank start cars, and a fair number of prop-crank aircraft, I reckon that crank technique is asking to get your thumbs broken, your arms dislocated, or get thrown across the shed. Lovely old machine though.

[@randall1959]

That was built back in the day that the way you could tell the good farmers from the bad ones was to see if they had all their fingers.

[@martingardener90]

lovely tractor but must have been a challenge to start for a short person!

[@KC8EWU]

With way it runs, almost sounds could have been built today. They were definitely made a lot better then and too last. Compared too the electrical systems today where nearly can't do anything at home or in the feild anymore.

[@mikeskidmore6754]

I would disagree on many pointes.. Open gears in the wheels with no luge on them running right in the dirt .. Open valve terrain components right in the dust .. The Next Generation of tractors that had enclosed gear boxes and enclosed differentials and axles shafts with enclosed wheel bearing was a huge improvement .. I also noticed a chain type steering system .

[@nor4277]

That's so cool ,is that the 1915 or what ,what ever it pretty perfect shape.

[@mikeskidmore6754]

I am guessing you afe to start them on gasoline then switch over to Kerosene when the engine is warm. They don't have any open gear grease in the ring gears and pinions ..

[@bnsfbandit9807]

Gets pretty bad when thoes crankes kick back!

[@MrKen-longrangegrdhogeliminato]

Screw this cranking, get the Mules! LOL

[@acres90]

I thought this a steam engine tractor...?

[@nightlightabcd]

It would have been good to state when it was made! I know it's old! One of the first production tractors! Is this original or replica?

[@DesertDigger1]

Sweet!!

[@josephbruceismay6832]

Lol that is one of the 1st tractors :)

[@MegaLuxton]

Not really - Fords, Austins and Saundersons, amongst others, were churning out quite decent machines, some of which looked a LOT more modern than the Waterloo Boy

[@harrimanfox8961]

100 years old... wow..

[@dinkchow]

Spark plugs and a Kerosene tank?????

[@marshal3157]

It is an All-fuel engine, you start it on gas and when it gets up to temp, about 180 degrees, you can switch it to kerosene or any other heavy fuel.

[@MegaLuxton]

Most old tractors back then were started on petrol (gas) and when warm were switched over to kero - used to make quite a bang if you did it too soon. Made for an easier start

[@williammoses6232]

yeah they started on gasoline then switched to kerosene after the engine was running.

[@shssniper]

its funny watching people that have no clue how to properly hand crank a tractor. sir u were one backfire away from serious pain

[@marshal3157]

shssniper Lucky I was behind the camera, I've seen them kick back before

[@fishiesteph]

shssniper yea he wasn't holding that handle right. If it would've kicked he'd have a broken bone in his thumb.

[@oldschoolgreentube]

What is the correct method?

[@fishiesteph]

oldschoolgreentube always hold the handle with your thumb on the same side as your index finger that way if it kicks it'll just jump out of your hand instead of breaking your thumb bone.

[@oldschoolgreentube]

Small but important detail. I assume that applies to any vehicle you are hand cranking, Model T for example?

[@renepuntigam8162]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@naterose703]

What year is it

[@marshal3157]

1918

[@tyurukodeoma382]

昔の耕うん機みたいなエンジン丿始動の仕方。

[@danielbailey1489]

How old is Waterloo Boy?

[@marshal3157]

Daniel Bailey 1918

[@callumhardy5098]

1/15/15??????. There is no 15 month, when was this actually made.

[@marshal3157]

callum hardy Jan. 15, 2015

[@marshal3157]

callum hardy Easy mistake, especially if you live outside of the US. In my day job I use yyyymmdd(20150115) a lot.

[@townsey5612]

international standard. US civilians are pretty much the only people who go month/day/year

[@mad8585]

John deere tractors ancestor awesome

[@MegaLuxton]

Sold in the UK by Ferguson - so a direct line to Massey Ferguson too !

[@josephjarrell7261]

I think they were labeled as overtime tractors and were painted dark green with orange wheels

[@mikarx2292]

They way he was haphazardly cranking that, if it back fires he is in trouble! Great Vid otherwise