Compare/International Harvester 8-16 vs International Harvester Cub 184 Lo-Boy

International Harvester 8-16 vs International Harvester Cub 184 Lo-Boy

Verdict: International Harvester 8-16 vs International Harvester Cub 184 Lo-Boy

The International Harvester 8-16 and the International Harvester Cub 184 Lo-Boy are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester Cub 184 Lo-Boy leads on rated power with 11 hp against 8 hp. International Harvester Cub 184 Lo-Boy is the lighter machine (734 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 184 Lo-Boy is the newer design (1977 vs 1917). In short: choose the International Harvester Cub 184 Lo-Boy 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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Fit & specs

International Harvester

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International Harvester

Fit score

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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Original price

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$4,200 (1980)Reference

Steering

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manualReference

Engine

Drawbar performanceReference

Optional creeper range for the standard transmission.Reference

Fuel tank

41.6 LReference

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Aux. fuel

5.7 LReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

6.0 kWReference

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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

2300Reference

Belt power (max)

12.3 kWReference

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Max power

8.2 kWReference

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Engine

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13.4 kWReference

Power

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13.4 kWReference

Fuel system

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Zenith 68YY7 carburetorReference

Compression

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7.5:1Reference

Firing order

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1-3-4-2Reference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Oil capacity

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6.6 LReference

Coolant capacity

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9.2 LReference

Sparkplug gap

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0.584 mmReference

Transmission

Type

unsynchronized gearReference

creeperReference

Gears

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

215 cmReference

162 cmReference

Weight

1660 kgReference

734 kgReference

Front tire

32x4Reference

4.00-12Reference

Rear tire

40x10Reference

8.3-24Reference

Ag front

32x4 steelReference

4.00-12Reference

Ag rear

40x10 steelReference

9.5-24Reference

Length

335 cmReference

238 cmReference

Width

137 cmReference

132 cmReference

Height

165 cmReference

124 cmReference

Lawn/turf front

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20x8.00-10Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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12.4-16Reference

Ground clearance

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33 cmReference

Front tread

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106 cmReference

Rear tread

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106 cmReference

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

52339Reference

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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6.6 LReference

Capacity

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6.6 LReference

Pressure

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137.9 barReference

Pump flow

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7.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

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I (optional)Reference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Clutch

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mechanical dry discReference

Rear PTO Type

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1600 (counter-clockwise)Reference

Capacities

Fuel

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30.3 LReference

International Harvester 184 Lo-Boy attachments

184 Lo-Boy Serial Number Location

184 Lo-Boy Serial Numbers

1977

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43802Reference

1978

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46163Reference

1979

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48030Reference

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging amps

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42Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Attachment overview

60" Mower deck

Cutting width

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152 cmReference

Cut height

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3 to 17 cmReference

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.