Compare/Farmall AV vs Farmall Cub

Farmall AV vs Farmall Cub

Verdict: Farmall AV vs Farmall Cub

The Farmall AV and the Farmall Cub are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Farmall AV leads on rated power with 17 hp against 11 hp. Farmall AV is the lighter machine (1,088 kg vs 1,477 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Farmall Cub is the newer design (1947 vs 1939). In short: choose the Farmall AV for outright pulling power, or the Farmall Cub if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Farmall

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Farmall

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

17 hp

11 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

Farmall (a part of International Harvester)Reference

With 9-36 rear tires.Reference

Gasoline 3-speed 2WDMay 18 - June 3, 1956Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 575 fileReference

Factories

Louisville, Kentucky, USAReference

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Steering

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manualReference

Variants

row-cropReference

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International industrialReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

37.9 LReference

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Aux. fuel

3.8 LReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

12.7 kWReference

7.5 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

14.2 kWReference

7.3 kWReference

Plows

1Reference

1 (12 inch)Reference

Displacement

1.9 LReference

1.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

76 x 102 mmReference

67 x 70 mmReference

Compression

6.0:1Reference

6.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

1400Reference

1800 (late)Reference

Idle RPM

900-1400Reference

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Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

6Reference

12 (After SN# 224401)Reference

Oil capacity

4.7 LReference

1.7 LReference

Coolant capacity

12.3 LReference

9.2 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

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7.4 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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7.7 kWReference

Cooling system

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thermosyphonReference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Sparkplug

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AC C86Reference

Sparkplug gap

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0.584 mmReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.330 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.330 mmReference

Oil change

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120 hReference

Belt power (max)

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7.7 kWReference

Max power

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7.4 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

9-inch dry discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Type

gearReference

sliding gearReference

Rear PTO

transmissionReference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.125)Reference

Cub-10 (0.9375)Reference

PTO (claimed)

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8.2 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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2.1 LReference

Capacity

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2.1 LReference

Pressure

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82.7 barReference

Total flow

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10.6 lpmReference

Engine RPM

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-1800@1800Reference

Dimensions

Weight

1088 kgReference

1477 to 1877 poundsReference

Front tire

4.00-19Reference

4.00-12Reference

Rear tire

8-36Reference

8-24Reference

Ag front

9-36Reference

4.00-12Reference

Ag rear

8-36Reference

9.5-24Reference

Length

292 cmReference

252 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

179 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

224 cmReference

193 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

68 cmReference

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Clearance (rear axle)

69 cmReference

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Front tread

111 to 172 cmReference

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Rear tread

121 to 172 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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175 cmReference

Industrial rear

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9.5-24Reference

Height

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159 cmReference

Operating

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851 kgReference

Ballasted

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1311 kgReference

AV Serial Number Location

AV Serial Numbers

1939

501Reference

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1940

6744Reference

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1941

41500Reference

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1942

80739Reference

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1944

96390Reference

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1945

113218Reference

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1946

146700Reference

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1947

200001 (Louisville)Reference

501Reference

End

220829 (Louisville)Reference

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Capacities

Diameter

21 cmReference

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Width

153 cmReference

122 cmReference

RPM

1157Reference

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Speed

784.56 meters/minReference

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Fuel

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28.4 LReference

Electrical

Ground

positiveReference

negative (After SN# 224401)Reference

Charging system

generatorReference

Battery volts

6Reference

12 (sn 224401)Reference

Speeds

Farmall Cub attachments

Cub Serial Number Location

Cub Serial Numbers

1948

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11348Reference

1949

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57381Reference

1950

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99536Reference

1951

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121454Reference

1952

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144455Reference

1953

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162284Reference

1954

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179412Reference

1955

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186441Reference

1956

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193658Reference

1957

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198231Reference

1958

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204389Reference

1959

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211441Reference

1960

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214974Reference

1961

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217382Reference

1962

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220038Reference

1963

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221383Reference

1964

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223453Reference

Final

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224703Reference

Links

Attachment overview

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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4.2 l/hourReference

Max pull

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728 kgReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.