International Harvester Cub Lo-Boy

The International Harvester Cub Lo-Boy 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): 13.4 hp / 10.0 kW. Transmission: 3 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 1620 lbs 734 kg.

Engine Power
Gasoline (listed): 13.4 hp / 10.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
7.5 gal 28.4 L
Transmission
3 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
1620 lbs 734 kg

Overview

International Harvester Cub Lo-Boy tractor photo
1955 - 1968 Utility tractor
Production
Manufacturer
International Harvester
Utility tractor
Built in Louisville, Kentucky, USA
The Cub Lo-Boy is very similar to the standard Cub. The Lo-Boy using shorter front end spindles and rotating the final drive made the Lo-Boy about 8 inches shorter than the standard Cub. Both the standard Cub and the Lo-Boy had the IH "Cultivision" offset engine and steering.
International Harvester Cub Lo-Boy Engine
International Harvester 1.0L 4-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank
7.5 gal 28.4 L
Engine details ...
International Harvester Cub Lo-Boy Transmission
3-speed sliding gear
Transmission details ...
International Harvester Cub Lo-Boy Power
Engine
13.4 hp 10.0 kW
Drawbar (claimed)
10 hp 7.5 kW
PTO (claimed)
11 hp 8.2 kW
Belt (claimed)
9.76 hp 7.3 kW
Plows
1 (12 inch)
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Final drives
bull gear
Manual steering
Open operator station.
Hydraulics
Type
open center
Pressure
1200 psi 82.7 bar
Pump flow
2.8 gpm 10.6 lpm
Tractor hitch
Type
IH Fast Hitch OptOptional
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO Type
Cub-10 (0.9375)
Engine RPM
-1800@1800
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
62 inches 157 cm
Weight
1620 lbs 734 kg
Front tire
4.00-12
Rear tire
8.3-24
Full dimensions and tires ...
Links
FarmallCub.com: Information, photos, and a message board
Electrical
Ground
positive (early)
negative (late)
Battery volts
6 (early)
12 (late)
References
Cub Lo-Boy references literature
Buyers Guide International Industrial Tractors & Equipment published in 1960, by International Harvester
Industrial Tractors and matched equipment published in 1960, by International Harvester
Industrial Tractors & Equipment Buyers Guide published in 1962, by International Harvester
Farm Loaders published in 1962, 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
Cub Lo-Boy and Cub Tractors published in 1966, by International Harvester
Cub Lo-Boy Tractor published by International Harvester
Cub Lo-Boy manuals literature
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-cooled
Displacement
59.5 ci 1.0 L
Bore/Stroke
2.625x2.75 inches 67 x 70 mm
Power
13.4 hp 10.0 kW
Rated RPM
1800
Firing order
1-3-4-2
Starter volts
6 (early)
12 (late)
Oil capacity
3 qts 2.8 L
Coolant capacity
9.75 qts 9.2 L
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

Transmission

Transmission — 3 forward and 1 reverse sliding gear

Type
sliding gear
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch
dry disc
Cub Lo-Boy  sliding gear speeds

Dimensions

International Harvester Cub Lo-Boy Tires
Ag front
4.00-12
Ag rear
8.3-24
Dimensions
Wheelbase
62 inches 157 cm
Length
92 inches 233 cm
Width
48.25 inches*Width at minimum tread. 122 cm
Height (steering wheel)
56.25 inches 142 cm
Weight
1620 lbs 734 kg
Clearance (front axle)
14 inches 35 cm
Clearance (rear axle)
14 inches 35 cm
Rear axle
1.56 inch diameter 39 mm
Front tread
43 to 55 inches 109 to 139 cm
Rear tread
40 to 56 inches 101 to 142 cm

Photos

Later style (1964+) Lo-Boy in yellow

Later style (1964+) Lo-Boy in yellow

Early round-grill (1955-1956) Lo-Boy in red

Early round-grill (1955-1956) Lo-Boy in red

White-grill Lo-Boy (1958-1963) with Fast Hitch

White-grill Lo-Boy (1958-1963) with Fast Hitch

Early Cub Lo-Boy in yellow

Early Cub Lo-Boy in yellow

Early Cub Lo-Boy in yellow

Early Cub Lo-Boy in yellow

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for International Harvester Cub Lo-Boy.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 10.8 hrs

Approximately 10.8 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 Lo-Boy Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for International Harvester Cub Lo-Boy.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)13.4 hp
Kilowatts (kW)10 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)13.6 PS