International Harvester Cub 185 Lo-Boy
The International Harvester Cub 185 Lo-Boy is a tractor produced by International Harvester. It is equipped with a 59.5 ci 1.0 L engine. Transmission: 6 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 1497 lbs 679 kg.
Fuel & Capacities
8 gal
30.3 L
Transmission
6 forward and 2 reverse
Operating Weight
1497 lbs
679 kg
International Harvester Cub 185 Lo-Boy Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
![]() | 1974 - 1976
Compact Utility tractor |
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1974 - 1976 | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | International Harvester |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Built in Louisville, Kentucky, USA | |
Original price was $4,300 in 1976 | |
International Harvester 185 Lo-Boy Engine | |
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International Harvester 1.0L 4-cyl gasoline | |
Engine details ... |
International Harvester 185 Lo-Boy Power | |
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PTO (claimed) | 14 hp
10.4 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Mechanical drum brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 8 gal
30.3 L |
Hydraulic system | 1.75 gal
6.6 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | gear pump |
Capacity | 1.75 gal
6.6 L |
Pressure | 2000 psi
137.9 bar |
Pump flow | 2 gpm
7.6 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I (optional) |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | mechanical dry disc |
Rear PTO Type | 1600 (counter-clockwise) |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 64 inches
162 cm |
Weight | 1497 lbs
679 kg |
Front tire | 4.00-12 |
Rear tire | 8.3-24 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Links | |
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McCormick-Deering Farmall Cub: |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging amps | 12 |
15 (generator) | |
Battery volts | 12 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 59.5 ci / 1.0 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | International Harvester C60 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 59.5 ci
1.0 L |
Bore/Stroke | 2.625x2.75 inches
67 x 70 mm |
Fuel system | Zenith 68YY7 carburetor |
Compression | 7.5:1 |
Rated RPM | 2300 |
Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 3 qts
2.8 L |
Coolant capacity | 9.75 qts
9.2 L |
Sparkplug gap | 0.023 inches
0.584 mm |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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3-speed unsynchronized gear | |
6-speed creeper |
Transmission — 3 forward and 1 reverse unsynchronized gear
Type | unsynchronized gear |
Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
Clutch | mechanical dry disc |
Oil capacity | 7 qts
6.6 L |
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Transmission — 6 forward and 2 reverse creeper
Type | creeper |
Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
Optional creeper range for the standard transmission. | |
Dimensions
International Harvester 185 Lo-Boy Tires | |
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Ag front | 4.00-12 |
Ag rear | 8.3-24 |
Ag rear | 9.5x24 |
Lawn/turf front | 20x8.00-10 |
Lawn/turf rear | 13.6-16 |
12.4-16 | |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 64 inches
162 cm |
Length | 94 inches
238 cm |
Width | 52 inches
132 cm |
Height | 49 inches
124 cm |
Weight | 1497 lbs
679 kg |
Ground clearance | 13 inches
33 cm |
Front tread | 42 inches
106 cm |
Rear tread | 42 inches
106 cm |
Photos
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