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.
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.


