International Harvester Cub Lo-Boy Tractor, circa 1955
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Artifact Overview
The Cub was the smallest tractor International Harvester made. The model, introduced as an alternative to draft horses after World War II, became popular among small landowners needing a utility tractor to mow, cultivate a garden, grade roadways, and perform other maintenance. The tractor featured "CultiVision" with the driver's seat and wheel offset to the right to provide a clear view of fields.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Tractor (Agricultural equipment)
Date Made
circa 1955
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
The tractor was made in Chicago, Illinois, while the seat was made in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2018.138.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Rubber (Material)
Cloth
Color
Red
Black (Color)
Silver (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 57 in
Width: 62 in
Length: 94 in
Inscriptions
on front of proper right and proper left sides:
INTERNATIONAL CUB / LOBOY
on proper left side of motor:
RING ORDER / 3 4 2 / 360719-RI / L
sticker on back of seat base:
MANUFACTURED BY / M[I]LSCO / MILWAU[KEE, WI]
on proper right side of motor:
351685-RI / L 2 X
silver plaque on proper right side of motor:
ANDERSON, IND. / Delco Remy / MODEL 1109611 / SERIAL 5D30 / MADE IN U.S.A. / AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT
black and silver plaque on proper right side of motor:
MADE IN U.S.A. BY / INTERNATIONAL HARVEST[ER CO.] / CHICAGO, ILLINOIS / MODEL INTERNATIONAL CUB LO-BO[Y] / SERIAL NO. 1689 J
top of exhaust pipe:
ALUMINIZED / TWICE THE LIFE
on front of tractor:
HiH
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