Farmall Cub

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The Farmall Cub is an iconic small farm tractor manufactured by International Harvester under the Farmall brand. This utilitarian tractor is known for its simplicity, ease of use, and versatility on small farms. The engine, an International Harvester C60 or possibly FC-60, is a 4-cylinder liquid-cooled gasoline engine with a displacement of 59.5 cubic inches, achieving a rated RPM of 1600. Its manual transmission features 3 forward gears and 1 reverse gear. The Cub's minimalist design is exemplified by manual steering and a starter. It’s equipped with a manual, rear PTO capable of 1600 and 1800 RPMs. The Farmall Cub became one of the most popular small tractors of its time, adored for everything from field work to lawn maintenance, thanks to the abundance of available implement options.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Transmission: Gear

Operating Weight: 1477 (early) to 2072 (later data)

Fuel Type: Gasoline

Farmall Cub vs. Similar Tractors

Operating Weight
Above Average
Greater than 81% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
International Harvester
Model
C60 or FC-60
Cooling Type
Thermosyphon (Liquid-cooled)
Cylinder Orientation
-
Valve Configuration
-
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Induction Type
Naturally Aspirated
Cylinders
4
Displacement (ci)
59.5
Bore (in)
2.625
Stroke (in)
2.75
Rated RPM
1600
Power Output (hp)
-

Transmission

Type
Gear
Forward Gears
3
Reverse Gears
1
Total Gears
-

Dimensions

Length (in)
98.4 to 99.325 (range due to different sources)
Width (in)
48.25
Height (in)
62.75 to 76.25 (height with exhaust provided)
Operating Weight (lb)
1477 (early) to 2072 (later data)

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type
Rear (assumed based on "Rear PTO Type: 1600, 1800 (counter-clockwise)")
PTO Speed 1 (rpm)
1600
PTO Speed 2 (rpm)
1800
PTO Speed 3 (rpm)
-

Miscellaneous

Chassis
-
Drive Type
-
Steering Type
Manual
Coolant Capacity (qts)
9.75
Front Tire Diameter (in)
12
Front Tire Width (in)
4
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
24
Rear Tire Width (in)
Unknown (multiple values provided; 6 or 7)
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in)
-
Tire Type
Agricultural
Manufacture - End Year
-
Hitch Type
IH Fast Hitch Opt
Hitch Category
-
Hitch Position
-
Hitch Capacity (lb)
-
Operator Station Type
Open (assumed based on the time period and model)
Starter Type
Manual
Brake Type
-
Hydraulic System Type
-