Compare/International Harvester Cub Lo-Boy vs Samson M

International Harvester Cub Lo-Boy vs Samson M

Verdict: International Harvester Cub Lo-Boy vs Samson M

The International Harvester Cub Lo-Boy and the Samson M are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 11 hp. International Harvester Cub Lo-Boy is the lighter machine (734 kg vs 1,496 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester Cub Lo-Boy is the newer design (1955 vs 1918). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

International Harvester

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Samson

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

11 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

SamsonReference

liquid-cooledReference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Final drives

bull gearReference

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Steering

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manualReference

Engine

Fuel tank

28.4 LReference

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Engine

10.0 kWReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

7.5 kWReference

8.2 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

7.3 kWReference

14.2 kWReference

Plows

1 (12 inch)Reference

2 (14-inch)Reference

Displacement

1.0 LReference

4.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

67 x 70 mmReference

102 x 140 mmReference

Power

10.0 kWReference

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Rated RPM

1800Reference

1100Reference

Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

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Starter volts

12 (late)Reference

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Oil capacity

2.8 LReference

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Coolant capacity

9.2 LReference

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Sparkplug gap

0.584 mmReference

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Intake valve clearance

0.330 mmReference

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Exhaust valve clearance

0.330 mmReference

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Drawbar (tested)

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8.7 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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12.8 kWReference

Belt power (max)

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12.8 kWReference

Max power

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8.7 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

2 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

8.2 kWReference

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Type

sliding gearReference

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Pressure

82.7 barReference

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Pump flow

10.6 lpmReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

Cub-10 (0.9375)Reference

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Engine RPM

-1800@1800Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

157 cmReference

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Weight

734 kgReference

1496 kgReference

Front tire

4.00-12Reference

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Rear tire

8.3-24Reference

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Ag front

4.00-12Reference

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Ag rear

8.3-24Reference

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Length

233 cmReference

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Width

122 cmReference

15 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

142 cmReference

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Clearance (front axle)

35 cmReference

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Clearance (rear axle)

35 cmReference

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Rear axle

39 mmReference

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Front tread

109 to 139 cmReference

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Rear tread

101 to 142 cmReference

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International Harvester Cub Lo-Boy attachments

Cub Lo-Boy Serial Number Location

Cub Lo-Boy Serial Numbers

1955

501Reference

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1956

2555Reference

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1957

3929Reference

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1958

6582Reference

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1959

10567Reference

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1960

12371Reference

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1961

13904Reference

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1962

15506Reference

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1963

16440Reference

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1964

17927Reference

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1965

19406Reference

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1966

21176Reference

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1967

23115Reference

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1968

24481Reference

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Final

26007Reference

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Links

Electrical

Ground

negative (late)Reference

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Battery volts

12 (late)Reference

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Capacities

Diameter

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45 cmReference

RPM

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375Reference

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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8.7 l/hourReference

Max pull

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884 kgReference

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.