What did the first John Deere tractor look like?

The first John Deere tractor, the Waterloo Boy, was not actually built by John Deere himself. It was designed and built by the Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company in 1918, which John Deere had acquired in 1918.

Here's what it looked like:

* Small and compact: It was a two-wheeled tractor with a single cylinder engine.

* Simple design: It featured a wooden frame and steel wheels with iron tires.

* Simple controls: It had a hand crank start and a single lever for controlling the engine speed.

* Not very powerful: It only had 12 horsepower.

You can find images of the Waterloo Boy online to get a better visual.

It's worth noting that the Waterloo Boy was a significant step forward in agricultural technology. Before its invention, farmers relied on horses and mules for plowing and other tasks. The Waterloo Boy was much more efficient and helped to revolutionize farming.