| 1914. Waterloo Boy designed the world's first successful farm tractor. Selling over 8,000 Model R tractors in 4 years. In 1918, John Deere purchased Waterloo Boy to create the John Deere Tractor Company.Now, you can own this exact replica of the original Waterloo Boy tractor that resides in John Deere's museum. Faithfully reproduced from its kerosene gas tank, radiator and steel wheels to its rotating PTO drum. An historic addition to your collection. |