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

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

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

The International Harvester 8-16 and the International Harvester Cub Lo-Boy are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester Cub Lo-Boy leads on rated power with 11 hp against 8 hp. International Harvester Cub 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 8-16 holds more fuel (41.6 L vs 28.4 L) for longer stints between fills. International Harvester Cub Lo-Boy is the newer design (1955 vs 1917). In short: choose the International Harvester Cub 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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International Harvester

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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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Final drives

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bull gearReference

Engine

Drawbar performanceReference

liquid-cooledReference

Fuel tank

41.6 LReference

28.4 LReference

Aux. fuel

5.7 LReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

6.0 kWReference

7.5 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

11.9 kWReference

7.3 kWReference

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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10.0 kWReference

Plows

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1 (12 inch)Reference

Power

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10.0 kWReference

Firing order

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1-3-4-2Reference

Starter volts

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12 (late)Reference

Oil capacity

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2.8 LReference

Coolant capacity

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9.2 LReference

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

Transmission

Type

unsynchronized gearReference

sliding gearReference

Gears

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

215 cmReference

157 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

8.3-24Reference

Length

335 cmReference

233 cmReference

Width

137 cmReference

122 cmReference

Height

165 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

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142 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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35 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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35 cmReference

Rear axle

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39 mmReference

Front tread

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109 to 139 cmReference

Rear tread

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101 to 142 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

26007Reference

Test results

Max pull

1173 kgReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

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8.2 kWReference

Pressure

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82.7 barReference

Pump 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

International Harvester Cub Lo-Boy attachments

Cub Lo-Boy Serial Number Location

Cub Lo-Boy Serial Numbers

1955

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501Reference

1956

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2555Reference

1957

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3929Reference

1958

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6582Reference

1959

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10567Reference

1960

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12371Reference

1961

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13904Reference

1962

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15506Reference

1963

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16440Reference

1964

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17927Reference

1965

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19406Reference

1966

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21176Reference

1967

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23115Reference

1968

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24481Reference

Links

Electrical

Ground

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negative (late)Reference

Battery volts

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12 (late)Reference

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.