- Vehicle type: unspecified
- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- 1947–1958
- Record: McCormick
- 210,940 built
WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
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International Harvester CUB specs: hp, weight, years
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER C-60 four-cylinder petrol. The manufacturer claimed 8.9 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
8.9 hp
6.6 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick Farmall Cub”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 1,431 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 2.8 gpm
- Top speed
- 6.2 mph
International Harvester CUB specs: key facts
The International Harvester CUB was built from 1947 to 1958.
The International Harvester CUB has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 6.6 kW (8.9 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The International Harvester CUB is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The International Harvester CUB has a INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER C-60 engine, a 4-cylinder 0.98 L petrol unit.
The International Harvester CUB weighs 649 kg (1,431 lb) unladen.
The International Harvester CUB has a rear PTO running at 425 rpm.
The hydraulic pump of the International Harvester CUB delivers 10.6 L/min (2.8 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick Farmall Cub”
How does the CUB compare with its class?
We will not rate this machine against its class. Only 3 published tractors sit within 10% of its 6.6 kW — too few to say what is normal.
Derived by WhichTractor. How we work this out

How much horsepower does a CUB have?
The only figure for the CUB is 8.9 hp (6.6 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick Farmall Cub”
What engine is in a CUB?
A CUB has an INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER C-60, a 4-cylinder 0.98 L petrol engine.
| Make & model | INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER C-60 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 59.6 ci · 0.98 L |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick Farmall Cub”
How much will a CUB lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the CUB are below.
| Pump flow | 2.8 gpm · 10.6 L/min |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | 425 rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick Farmall Cub”
What transmission does a CUB have?
Transmission specifications for the CUB are below.
| Clutch | Pedal operated dry ROCKFORD single disc clutch |
|---|---|
| Steering | Mechanical worm steering with center steering |
| Top speed | 6.2 mph · 10 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick Farmall Cub”
How much does a CUB weigh?
A CUB weighs 1,431 lb (649 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 1,431 lb · 649 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 69.3 in · 1,759 mm |
| Length | 99.4 in · 2,524 mm |
| Width | 48.3–64.3 in · 1,226–1,632 mm |
| Height | 62.8 in · 1,594 mm |
| Ground clearance | 20.4 in · 518 mm |
| Front track | 40.6–46.4 in · 1,032–1,178 mmthe article lists alternatives |
| Rear track | 40.0–56.0 in · 1,016–1,422 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 8.3 ft · 2.52 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick Farmall Cub”
What oil does a CUB take, and how much?
A CUB engine takes 3.0 qt (2.8 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 3.0 qt · 2.8 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick Farmall Cub” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 3.5 qt · 3.3 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick Farmall Cub” · single source, not independently verified |
| Hydraulic | 1.8 qt · 1.7 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick Farmall Cub” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 9.7 qt · 9.2 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick Farmall Cub” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Common questions about the International Harvester CUB
Is a CUB two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The International Harvester CUB is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a CUB have?
A CUB has a 425 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick Farmall Cub”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: McCormick Farmall Cub — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-117791 · revision 1078388. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document