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Years in Production / 1974–1976

International Harvester

185 Lo-Boy

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the International Harvester 185 Lo-Boy.

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15hp

Engine estimate · from PTO

2WD Only

Drive

1974–1976

Production years

International Harvester

Manufacturer

185 Lo-Boy / 01

At a glance

Overview

1974 - 1976

Compact Utility tractor

Production

Compact Utility tractor

Built in Louisville, Kentucky, USA

Original price was $4,300 in 1976

Manufacturer
International Harvester

Mechanical

Two-wheel drive

Manual steering

Mechanical drum brakes

Open operator station.

Capacity

Fuel
8 gal30.3 L
Hydraulic System
1.75 gal6.6 L

Hydraulics

Type
gear pump
Capacity
1.75 gal6.6 L
Pressure
2000 psi137.9 bar
Pump Flow
2 gpm7.6 lpm

Hitch

Rear Type
I (optional)

Pto

Rear Pto
independent
Clutch
mechanical dry disc
Rear Type
1600 (counter-clockwise)

Serial Numbers

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.

1974
37001
1975
37316
1976
42241

Links

McCormick-Deering Farmall Cub:

Electrical

Ground
negative
Charging Amps
12
Charging Amps
15 (generator)
Battery Volts
12

185 Lo-Boy / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

International Harvester C60

gasoline

4-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
59.5 ci1.0 L
Bore Stroke
2.625x2.75 inches67 x 70 mm
Fuel System
Zenith 68YY7 carburetor
Compression Ratio
7.5:1
Rated Rpm
2300
Firing Order
1-3-4-2
Starter Volts
12
Oil Capacity
3 qts2.8 L
Coolant Capacity
9.75 qts9.2 L
Sparkplug Gap
0.023 inches0.584 mm
Fuel Type
gasoline
Cylinders
4
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Engine Options

International Harvester 1.0L 4-cyl gasoline

185 Lo-Boy / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission (Option 1)

Transmission Type
unsynchronized gear
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch
mechanical dry disc
Oil Capacity
7 qts6.6 L

Transmission (Option 2)

Optional creeper range for the standard transmission.

Transmission Type
creeper
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverse

Transmission Options

3-speed unsynchronized gear

6-speed creeper

185 Lo-Boy / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length
94 in238 cm
Width
52 in132 cm
Height
49 in124 cm
Wheelbase
64 in162 cm
Ground clearance
13 in33 cm
Front tread
42 in106 cm
Rear tread
42 in106 cm

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase
64 inches162 cm
Weight
1497 lbs679 kg
Front Tire
4.00-12
Rear Tire
8.3-24

Serial Number Location

Frame, front-left side

Tires And Tracks

Front Ag
4.00-12
Rear Ag
8.3-24
Rear Ag
9.5x24
Lawn Turf Front
20x8.00-10
Lawn Turf Rear
13.6-16
Lawn Turf Rear
12.4-16

See it in action

Videos

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