What is a Farmall Cub?
International Harvester manufactured the Farmall, or International Cub from 1947 through 1979. Cubs were manufactured during this period in two major variations. The Standard Cub, and a Lo-Boy version. The Lo-boy was introduced into the line in 1955, the Lo-Boy utilized a front end with shorter spindles, and rotated the rear final drive housings 90 degrees to lower the machine about 8 inches. All models were mechanically similar, with a 4 cylinder in-line water cooled L -head engine designed and built by International Harvester for the Cub. All Cubs were “Row Crop” models, wide front end, with a wide adjustable front end available as an option. The rear wheel tread was adjustable by changing the way the rims bolted to the wheel disks, and how the wheel disks bolted to the rear axle. All models had a 3 speed transmission, separate left and right wheel brakes and foot operated clutch. With 12″ front wheels, 24″ rear wheels and Ag style tires standard, other wheel sizes and types were ava
