International Harvester Cub
The International Harvester Cub is a tractor produced by International Harvester. It is equipped with a 59.5 ci 1.0 L engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (listed): 13 hp / 9.7 kW. Transmission: 3 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 1477 to 1877 pounds.
Engine Power
Gasoline (listed): 13 hp / 9.7 kW
Fuel & Capacities
7.5 gal
28.4 L
Transmission
3 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
1477 to 1877 pounds
Overview
![]() | 1964 - 1979 |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | International Harvester |
Built in Louisville, Kentucky, USA | |
The International Cub's PTO ran counter-clockwise ("backwards") and at full engine speed, making it incompatible with standard PTO-driven equipment. In 1975 the "Increased Power" New International Cub was released. | |
International Harvester Cub Engine | |
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International Harvester 1.0L 4-cyl gasoline | |
Engine details ... |
International Harvester Cub Transmission | |
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3-speed sliding gear | |
Transmission details ... |
International Harvester Cub Power | |
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Engine | 13 hp
9.7 kW |
Drawbar (claimed) | 10 hp
7.5 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 11 hp
8.2 kW |
Plows | 1 (12 inch) |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual |
Differential mechanical drum brakes | |
Open operator station. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 7.5 gal
28.4 L |
Hydraulic system | 0.56 gal
2.1 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Capacity | 0.56 gal
2.1 L |
Pressure | 1200 psi
82.7 bar |
Total flow | 2.8 gpm
10.6 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Type | IH Fast Hitch OptOptional |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | Cub-10 (0.9375) |
Engine RPM | -1800@1800 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 69.25 inches
175 cm |
Weight | 1477 to 1877 pounds |
Front tire | 4.00-12 |
Rear tire | 8-24 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Links | |
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FarmallCub.com: Information, photos, and a message board |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | generator |
alternator (sn 248125) | |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Original Farmall Cub and Cub Cadet by Kenneth Updike | |
A Complete Reference to International Power Lawn Products published in 1977, by International Harvester | |
Buyer's Guide 1974 published by International Harvester | |
Farm Loaders published in 1965, by International Harvester | |
Farm Loaders published in 1970, by International Harvester | |
Spring 1968 Buyer's Guide published by International Harvester | |
Summer-Fall 1968 Buyer's Guide published by International Harvester | |
Spring 1969 Buyer's Guide published by International Harvester | |
Spring 1970 Buyer's Guide published by International Harvester | |
Spring 1971 Buyer's Guide published by International Harvester | |
1979 Buyer's Guide published by International Harvester | |
Cub Lo-Boy and Cub Tractors published in 1966, by International Harvester | |
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International Cub and Cub Lo-Boy Tractors (1 014 031 R3) published in 1959 | |
International Cub and Cub Lo-Boy Tractors (1 014 488 R4) published in 1965 | |
International Cub and Cub Lo-Boy Tractors (1 014 488 R8) published in 1975 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 59.5 ci / 1.0 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | International Harvester C60 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid thermosyphon-cooled |
Displacement | 59.5 ci
1.0 L |
Bore/Stroke | 2.625x2.75 inches
67 x 70 mm |
Power | 13 hp
9.7 kW |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Compression | 6.5:1 |
Rated RPM | 1800 |
Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 9.75 qts
9.2 L |
Sparkplug | Champion D-21 |
AC C86 | |
Sparkplug gap | 0.023 inches
0.584 mm |
Intake valve clearance | 0.013 inches (cold)
0.330 mm |
Exhaust valve clearance | 0.013 inches (cold)
0.330 mm |
Oil capacity | 3 qts
2.8 L |
Oil change | 120 h |
Transmission
Transmission — 3 forward and 1 reverse sliding gear
Type | sliding gear |
Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
Oil capacity | 1.75 qts
1.7 L |
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Dimensions
International Harvester Cub Tires | |
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Ag front | 4.00-12 |
Ag rear | 8-24 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 69.25 inches
175 cm |
Length | 99.325 inches
252 cm |
Width | 48.25 inches
122 cm |
Height | 62.75 inches
159 cm |
Height (exhaust) | 76.25 inches
193 cm |
International Harvester Cub Weight | |
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Operating | 1,477 lbs (early)
669 kg |
1,877 lbs (late)
851 kg | |
Ballasted | 2,891 lbs
1311 kg |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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42" mower deck | |
60" mid-mount mower deck | |
Blade | |
Front-end loader |
Photos
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for International Harvester Cub.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 11.1 hrs
Approximately 11.1 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (7.5 gal / 28.4 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~0.7 gal/hr (2.6 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
International Harvester Cub Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for International Harvester Cub.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)13 hp
Kilowatts (kW)9.7 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)13.2 PS
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