Farmall Cub

Farmall Cub Technical Specifications

Farmall Cub is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1947 – 1964.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Farmall Cub covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.

Farmall Cub Production










Manufacturer:
Manufacturer: Farmall (a part of International Harvester)
Factory: Louisville, Kentucky, USA
The Cub featured IH`s “Cultivision” offset engine and steering. Three major series of the original Cub were built: the Farmall Cub until 1964 (sn 224703), the International Cub until 1975 (sn 248124), and the new International Cub until the end of production in 1979.


Farmall Cub Power



















Engine:
Drawbar (claimed): 10 hp
7.5 kW
PTO (claimed): 11 hp
8.2 kW
Belt (claimed): 9.76 hp
7.3 kW
Plows: 1 (12 inch)
Drawbar (tested): 9.87 hp
7.4 kW
Belt (tested): 10.39 hp
7.7 kW

Farmall Cub Electrical
















Ground: positive
  negative (After SN# 224401)
Charging system: generator
Battery volts: 6
  12 (sn 224401)

Farmall Cub Mechanical






















Chassis: 4×2 2WD
Steering: manual
Brakes: differential contracting band
Cab: Open operator station.
Transmission: 3-speed sliding gear

Capacity







Fuel: 7.5 gal
28.4 L
Hydraulic system: 0.56 gal
2.1 L

Hydraulics










Capacity: 0.56 gal
2.1 L
Pressure: 1200 psi
82.7 bar
Total flow: 2.8 gpm
10.6 lpm

Tracktor Hitch




Type: IH Fast Hitch*Optional

Power Take-off (PTO)







Rear PTO: independent
Rear RPM: 1600, 1800 (counter-clockwise)

Title serial numbers

































































Location: Serial number plate on the right side of the Farmall Cub, above the front axle.

photo of Cub serial number

1947: 501
1948: 11348
1949: 57381
1950: 99536
1951: 121454
1952: 144455
1953: 162284
1954: 179412
1955: 186441
1956: 193658
1957: 198231
1958: 204389
1959: 211441
1960: 214974
1961: 217382
1962: 220038
1963: 221383
1964: 223453
Final: 224703


how to read serial numbers…

What year is my Farmall Cub? Serial Number Decoder

The serial number list shows the first tractor built in each year. The other tractors for that year will have successively higher numbers. Your serial number should be between two of the stated numbers.

The list only includes the numbers of the first tractors produced in each year. Your serial should be somewhere between two numbers.Unless you happen to be the first person to own a tractor, your number will not appear on the list.

Farmall Cub Engine detail




























Engine Detail
International Harvester FC-60
gasoline
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement: 59.5 ci
1.0 L
Bore/Stroke: 2.625×2.75 inches
67 x 70 mm
Cooling system: thermosyhpon
Rated RPM: 1600
Starter type: manual
  electric*Electric start optional, standard in 1956.



Farmall Cub Transmission overview

Engine Oil






Type: gear
Gears: 3 forward and 1 reverse

Farmall Cub Dimensions










Wheelbase: 69.3 inches
176 cm
Length: 98.4 inches
249 cm
Weight: 2072 lbs
939 kg

Farmall Cub Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 386


































Nebraska Tractor Test 386
Gasoline 3-speed 2WD
September 29 – October 9, 1947
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 386 file
Belt power (max): 9.23 hp
6.9 kW
Belt fuel use (max): 0.8 gal/hour
3.0 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power: 8.47 hp
6.3 kW
Gear 2 used for power test.
Max pull: 1,596 lbs
723 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.










Nebraska Tractor Test 575






























Nebraska Tractor Test 575
Gasoline 3-speed 2WD
May 18 – June 3, 1956
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 575 file
Belt power (max): 10.39 hp
7.7 kW
Belt fuel use (max): 1.1 gal/hour
4.2 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power: 9.87 hp
7.4 kW
Gear 2 used for power test.
Max pull: 1,605 lbs
728 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

FAQ

Is Farmall Cub a good tractor?

The Farmall Cub is one of the great tractors in the Farmall (a part of International Harvester) stable, and it has earned Farmall (a part of International Harvester) a fantastic reputation.

How much oil does a Farmall Cub take?

Check out the Farmall Cub oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.

Do tractors have VIN numbers?

Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.

What was the last year Farmall (a part of International Harvester) made the Cub?

The Farmall Cub was an agricultural tractor model made from 1947 – 1964

Where is the serial number on a Farmall Cub?

Lookup serial number plate on the right side of the farmall cub, above the front axle.

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