International Cub 185 Lo-Boy

International Cub 185 Lo-Boy, 1975, from classified ad
Model history
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Superseded by	International 184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.

Model History

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

See infobox for basic details

• Standard tires
  • Front: 4.00-12 4-ply
  • Rear: 8.3-24 4-ply

Variations and Options

• 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

• 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

Year	Serial no. run start	Serial no. run End	Number Built	-
1974	37001	37315	315	Calculated
1975	37316	41240	3925
1976	41241	43347	2107
Total built			6347

Gallery

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International Cub 185 Lo-Boy on standard 4.00-12 front and 8.3-24 rear tires

See also

• International Harvester
• Farmall
• Cub Cadet - smaller mowing tractor
• List of International Harvester vehicles
• List of Tractor Manufacturers
• Shows and Meets
• Collections

References

• 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

• Farmall Cub
• A.T.I.S. FAQ on Farmall Cubs
• Yesterday's Tractors Farmall Cub
• Case IH
• Red Power Magazine