Waterloo Manufacturing Company Bronco Specs ( 1948-1950 )
Overview
The Waterloo Manufacturing Company Bronco is a compact utility tractor produced in Ontario, Canada, between 1948 and 1950. It features an 11.2 hp Wisconsin 2-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine and a lightweight 1329 lb frame designed for maneuverability on the farm.
Ideal Applications
Row Crop Maintenance:
The adjustable rear tread width of 34 to 54 inches combined with a 21.5-inch ground clearance makes this tractor suitable for navigating between various crop spacings.
Small-Scale Farm Utility:
With a 3-speed gear transmission and an open operator station, this two-wheel drive tractor is built for basic utility tasks requiring a nimble 1329 lb machine.
Manual Operation Tasks:
This tractor is designed for environments where a simple, hand-cranked gasoline engine and manual steering are preferred for straightforward agricultural operations.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Built in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada |
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| Manufacturer | Waterloo Manufacturing Company |
Engine
| Engine type | Wisconsin 0.8L 2-cyl gasoline |
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| Bore/Stroke | 3.00x3.25 inches (76 x 83 mm) |
| Description | Wisconsin TE / gasoline / 2-cylinder / air-cooled |
| Displacement | 45.9 ci (0.8 L) |
| Firing order | 1-2 |
| Fuel system | carburetor |
| Power | 11.2 hp (8.4 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2600 |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches (0.762 mm) |
| Starter type | hand crank |
Transmission
| Clutch | 165mm dry disc |
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| Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
| Transmission type | 3-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Manual steering |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
Dimensions & Tires
| Front tread | 36 inches (91 cm) |
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| Ground clearance | 21.5 inches (54 cm) |
| Rear tread | 34 to 54 inches (86 to 137 cm) |
| Weight | 1329 lbs (602 kg) |
| Front tire | 4.00-12 |
| Rear tire | 7-24 |
| Weight | 1329 lbs (602 kg) |
| Ag front | 4.00-12 |
| Ag rear | 7-24 / 8-24 |
Bronco Serial Number Location
| Description | Serial number plate above steering column. |
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