Compare/International Harvester 8-16 vs International Harvester Cub

International Harvester 8-16 vs International Harvester Cub

Verdict: International Harvester 8-16 vs International Harvester Cub

The International Harvester 8-16 and the International Harvester Cub are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester Cub leads on rated power with 11 hp against 8 hp. International Harvester Cub is the lighter machine (1,477 kg vs 1,660 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester Cub is the newer design (1964 vs 1917). In short: choose the International Harvester Cub for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 8-16 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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International Harvester

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Best match

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International Harvester

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

8 hp

11 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

Total built

33,142Reference

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Steering

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manualReference

Engine

Drawbar performanceReference

liquid thermosyphon-cooledReference

Fuel tank

41.6 LReference

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Aux. fuel

5.7 LReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

6.0 kWReference

7.5 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

11.9 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

8.2 kWReference

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Belt (tested)

12.3 kWReference

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Displacement

4.6 LReference

1.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

108 x 127 mmReference

67 x 70 mmReference

Rated RPM

1000Reference

1800Reference

Belt power (max)

12.3 kWReference

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Max power

8.2 kWReference

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Engine

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9.7 kWReference

Plows

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1 (12 inch)Reference

Power

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9.7 kWReference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Compression

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6.5:1Reference

Firing order

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1-3-4-2Reference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Coolant capacity

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9.2 LReference

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 capacity

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1.7 LReference

Oil change

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120 hReference

Transmission

Type

unsynchronized gearReference

sliding gearReference

Gears

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

215 cmReference

175 cmReference

Weight

1660 kgReference

1477 to 1877 poundsReference

Front tire

32x4Reference

4.00-12Reference

Rear tire

40x10Reference

8-24Reference

Ag front

32x4 steelReference

4.00-12Reference

Ag rear

40x10 steelReference

8-24Reference

Length

335 cmReference

252 cmReference

Width

137 cmReference

122 cmReference

Height

165 cmReference

159 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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193 cmReference

Operating

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851 kgReference

Ballasted

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1311 kgReference

8-16 Serial Numbers

1917

VB501Reference

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1918

VB539Reference

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1919

HC501Reference

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1920

HC6024Reference

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1921

IC501Reference

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1922

IC9735Reference

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Final

IC17023Reference

253685Reference

Test results

Max pull

1173 kgReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

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

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Rear PTO Type

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Cub-10 (0.9375)Reference

Engine RPM

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-1800@1800Reference

Capacities

Fuel

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28.4 LReference

International Harvester Cub attachments

Cub Serial Number Location

Cub Serial Numbers

1964

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224704Reference

1965

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225110Reference

1966

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227209Reference

1967

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229225Reference

1968

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231005Reference

1969

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232981Reference

1970

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234868Reference

1971

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236827Reference

1972

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238506Reference

1973

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240581Reference

1974

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242746Reference

1975

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248125Reference

1976

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248618Reference

1977

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250832Reference

1978

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252109Reference

1979

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253136Reference

Links

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging system

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alternator (sn 248125)Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Attachment overview

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.