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International Harvester Cub 185 Lo-Boy vs International Harvester Type A 15HP

Verdict: International Harvester Cub 185 Lo-Boy vs International Harvester Type A 15HP

The International Harvester Cub 185 Lo-Boy and the International Harvester Type A 15HP are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester Type A 15HP leads on rated power with 15 hp against 14 hp. International Harvester Cub 185 Lo-Boy is the lighter machine (679 kg vs 4,490 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 1908). In short: choose the International Harvester Type A 15HP 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.

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Fit & specs
International Harvester Cub 185 Lo-Boy Tractor
International Harvester
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
International Harvester Type A 15HP Tractor
International Harvester
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
14 hp
15 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
International HarvesterReference
International HarvesterReference
Optional creeper range for the standard transmission.Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Engine
Displacement
1.0 LReference
11.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
67 x 70 mmReference
203 x 356 mmReference
Fuel system
Zenith 68YY7 carburetorReference
Compression
7.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
2300Reference
Firing order
1-3-4-2Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
Oil capacity
6.6 LReference
Coolant capacity
9.2 LReference
219.6 LReference
Sparkplug gap
0.584 mmReference
Fuel tank
94.6 LReference
Belt (claimed)
11.2 kWReference
Plows
3Reference
Operating RPM
250-300Reference
Starter type
hand-crankReference
Transmission
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
1 forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
10.4 kWReference
Hydraulic system
6.6 LReference
Type
creeperReference
gearReference
Capacity
6.6 LReference
Pressure
137.9 barReference
Pump flow
7.6 lpmReference
Rear Type
I (optional)Reference
Rear PTO
independentReference
Clutch
mechanical dry discReference
Rear PTO Type
1600 (counter-clockwise)Reference
Capacities
Fuel
30.3 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
162 cmReference
Weight
679 kgReference
4490 kgReference
Front tire
4.00-12Reference
Rear tire
8.3-24Reference
56x18Reference
Ag front
4.00-12Reference
Ag rear
9.5x24Reference
56x18 (steel)Reference
Lawn/turf front
20x8.00-10Reference
Lawn/turf rear
12.4-16Reference
Length
238 cmReference
Width
132 cmReference
228 cmReference
Height
124 cmReference
Ground clearance
33 cmReference
Front tread
106 cmReference
Rear tread
106 cmReference
International Harvester 185 Lo-Boy attachments
185 Lo-Boy Serial Number Location
185 Lo-Boy Serial Numbers
1974
37001Reference
1975
37316Reference
1976
42241Reference
Links
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
Charging amps
15 (generator)Reference
Battery volts
12Reference

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.

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