![]() International Cub 185 Lo-Boy, 1975, from classified ad | |
Model history | |
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Model introduced | 1974 |
Model discontinued | 1976 |
Model status | Discontinued |
No. produced | 6,347 |
Preceded by | International Cub 154 Lo-Boy |
Superseded by | International 184 |
Engine Specification | |
Engine make | International |
Engine model | C-60 |
Fuel type | gasoline |
Power hp | 18 |
Governed rpm | 2300 |
Displacement cu in /(litre) | 60 ci |
No. of Cylinders | 4 |
Bore in (mm) | 2.625 in |
Stroke in (mm) | 2.75 in |
Cooling system | water |
Naturally aspirated, Turbo or Supercharged | NA |
Transmission Details | |
Transmission type | sliding gear |
Gearbox make | International |
Forward | 3 |
Reverse | 1 |
Drive | 2-WD |
Linkage Category | Unknown |
Tyre Sizes (std/options) | |
Front | 20x8.00-10 2-ply |
Rear | 13.6-16 6-ply |
Tractor Dimensions | |
Length (inches/metres) | 94 in |
Width (inches/meters) | 52 in |
Height (inches/meters) | 49 in |
Weight (nominal) lb/kg | 1620 lb |
Turning circle (nominal) inches/meters | 18.5 ft |
Wheelbase | 64 in |
Other info | |
Factories | Louisville Works, Louisville, Kentucky, USA |
Plow rating | |
Approximate Cost new in (year) | $3820 (1976) |
- For the Cub garden and utility tractor range, see Cub Cadet.
- For the standard Cub, see Farmall Cub. (1947-64), International Cub (1964-1975), and International "New International Cub" (1975-1979)
- For the earlier Lo-Boy, see International Cub Lo-Boy. and International Cub 154 Lo-Boy
- For the Lo-Boy successor, see International 184.
The International Cub 185 Lo-Boy tractor was built by International Harvester in the USA from 1974-1976. It featured a 18 hp (13 kW) IH engine.
Contents
Model History[edit | edit source]
For company history see
- Main article: International Harvester
The International Cub 185 Lo-Boy replaced the International Cub 154 Lo-Boy. The styling was unchanged except for painting the grille surround white instead of yellow, but an increase in governed engine speed to 2300 rpm boosted the power output to 18 hp.
Specification[edit | edit source]
See infobox for basic details
- Standard tires
- Front: 4.00-12 4-ply
- Rear: 8.3-24 4-ply
Variations and Options[edit | edit source]
- Touch-Control hydraulics with 3-point hitch
- 2-speed creeper gearbox
- Optional tires
- Front: 20x8.00-10 2-ply turf
- Rear: 13.6-16 6-ply turf
Time-line[edit | edit source]
- 1947 - Introduced as the McCormick Farmall Cub
- 1955 - Low Boy Cub introduced in USA (lowered for stability in mowing applications)
- 1955 - European version built in St. Dizier, France
- 1958 - French built Super Cub with higher power introduced in place of Cub
- 1964 - French built Super Cub discontinued, McCormick name dropped in favour of International Name in US
- 1967 - Farmall name dropped
- 1968 - "Cub 154 Lo-Boy" introduced
- 1974 - "Cub 185 Lo-Boy" introduced
- 1977 - "International 184" brought out
- 1979 - Cub production ends after more than 322,000 built in US and more in other countries.
Serial Numbers Information[edit | edit source]
Year | Serial no. run start[1] |
Serial no. run End[1] |
Number Built | - |
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1974 | 37001 | 37315 | 315 | Calculated |
1975 | 37316 | 41240 | 3925 | |
1976 | 41241 | 43347 | 2107 | |
Total built | 6347 |
Preservation[edit | edit source]
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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See also[edit | edit source]
- International Harvester
- Farmall
- Cub Cadet - smaller mowing tractor
- List of International Harvester vehicles
- List of Tractor Manufacturers
- Shows and Meets
- Collections
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Updike, K., Farmall Cub & Cub Cadet, MBI, 2002, ISBN 0-7603-1079-3
- Fay, G. & Kraushaar, A., Farmall Letter Series Tractors, Motorbooks International, 1998, ISBN 0-7603-0438-6
- Updike, K., Farmall Cub & Cub Cadet, MBI, 2002, ISBN 0-7603-1079-3
- Updike, K., Original Farmall Cub and Cub Cadet, MBI, 2005, ISBN 0-7603-2138-8
External links[edit | edit source]
- Farmall Cub
- A.T.I.S. FAQ on Farmall Cubs
- Yesterday's Tractors Farmall Cub
- Case IH
- Red Power Magazine
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- 185 (model number)
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