International Harvester 15-30 vs International Harvester Cub 185 Lo-Boy
Verdict: International Harvester 15-30 vs International Harvester Cub 185 Lo-Boy
The International Harvester 15-30 and the International Harvester Cub 185 Lo-Boy are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 15-30 leads on rated power with 15 hp against 14 hp. International Harvester Cub 185 Lo-Boy is the lighter machine (679 kg vs 4,077 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester Cub 185 Lo-Boy is the newer design (1974 vs 1917). In short: choose the International Harvester 15-30 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester Cub 185 Lo-Boy if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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.