- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Compact
- No lab test on file
- 1968–1974
- 29,172 built
It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
International Harvester CUB-154 LO-BOY specs: hp, weight, years
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER C-60 four-cylinder petrol. The manufacturer claimed 15 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
15 hp
11 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC Cub 154 Lo-Boy”, 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
- 1,479 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 2.0 gpm
- Top speed
- 7.5 mph
International Harvester CUB-154 LO-BOY specs: key facts
The International Harvester CUB-154 LO-BOY was built from 1968 to 1974.
The International Harvester CUB-154 LO-BOY has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 11 kW (15 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The International Harvester CUB-154 LO-BOY is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The International Harvester CUB-154 LO-BOY has a INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER C-60 engine, a 4-cylinder 0.98 L petrol unit.Source 2
The International Harvester CUB-154 LO-BOY weighs 671 kg (1,479 lb) unladen.
The International Harvester CUB-154 LO-BOY has a rear PTO running at 1800 rpm.
The hydraulic pump of the International Harvester CUB-154 LO-BOY delivers 7.6 L/min (2.0 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC Cub 154 Lo-Boy”
How does the CUB-154 LO-BOY compare with its class?
- Limitation:
Three forward gears is low for its class — 25% below the median of 4 across the 46 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 46 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does a CUB-154 LO-BOY have?
The only figure for the CUB-154 LO-BOY is 15 hp (11 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC Cub 154 Lo-Boy”
What engine is in a CUB-154 LO-BOY?
A CUB-154 LO-BOY has an INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER C-60, a 4-cylinder 0.98 L petrol engine.
| Make & model | INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER C-60 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4, liquid-cooledSource 1 |
| Displacement | 59.6 ci · 0.98 L |
| Electrical system | 12 VSource 1 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick Farmall Cub”
How much will a CUB-154 LO-BOY lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the CUB-154 LO-BOY are below.
| Pump flow | 2.0 gpm · 7.6 L/min |
|---|---|
| Hitch category | Category 1 |
| Rear PTO | 1800 rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC Cub 154 Lo-Boy”
What transmission does a CUB-154 LO-BOY have?
Transmission specifications for the CUB-154 LO-BOY are below.
| Clutch | Pedal operated dry ROCKFORD single disc clutch |
|---|---|
| Steering | Mechanical worm steering with midpoint control |
| Top speed | 7.5 mph · 12 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC Cub 154 Lo-Boy”
How much does a CUB-154 LO-BOY weigh?
A CUB-154 LO-BOY weighs 1,479 lb (671 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 1,479 lb · 671 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 64.0 in · 1,626 mm |
| Length | 94.0 in · 2,388 mm |
| Width | 52.0 in · 1,321 mm |
| Height | 49.0 in · 1,245 mm |
| Ground clearance | 13.0 in · 330 mm |
| Front track | 43.0–55.0 in · 1,092–1,397 mm |
| Rear track | 40.0–56.0 in · 1,016–1,422 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 8.0 ft · 2.44 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC Cub 154 Lo-Boy”
What oil does a CUB-154 LO-BOY take, and how much?
A CUB-154 LO-BOY 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, “IHC Cub 154 Lo-Boy” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 3.5 qt · 3.3 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “IHC Cub 154 Lo-Boy” · single source, not independently verified |
| Hydraulic | 1.8 qt · 1.7 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “IHC Cub 154 Lo-Boy” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 11.6 qt · 11.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “IHC Cub 154 Lo-Boy” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a CUB-154 LO-BOY?
Within 10% of its 15 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- International Harvester D-21515 hp engine, claimed · 1962–1964Side by side with the CUB-154 LO-BOY →
- Deutz F1L514/2-N15 hp engine, claimed · 1956–1957Side by side with the CUB-154 LO-BOY →
- Ford 120015.2 hp engine, claimed · 1979–1982Side by side with the CUB-154 LO-BOY →
- Ford 1300 (A)15.2 hp engine, claimed · 1979–1982Side by side with the CUB-154 LO-BOY →
- Fendt Fix 1615.7 hp engine, claimed · 1961–1963Side by side with the CUB-154 LO-BOY →
- International Harvester D-21413.8 hp engine, claimed · 1958–1962Side by side with the CUB-154 LO-BOY →
Common questions about the International Harvester CUB-154 LO-BOY
Is a CUB-154 LO-BOY two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The International Harvester CUB-154 LO-BOY is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a CUB-154 LO-BOY have?
A CUB-154 LO-BOY has a 1800 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick Farmall Cub”; and Traktorenlexikon, “IHC Cub 154 Lo-Boy”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: IHC Cub 154 Lo-Boy — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-118585 · revision 1031591. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: McCormick Farmall Cub — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-117791 · revision 1078388. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document