watersteps
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How can I determine if my Cub is a Low Boy or High Boy and is the High Boy different then the regular Cub??? Serial # is 164093J 3.2.T.
Low Boy or Regular Cub
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The regular Cub is often called an F Cub. In the LoBoy, the rear finals are rotated 90*, this lowers the tractor about 8". In addition, the front spindles are also shorter. I think what you are calling a High Boy is the high and wide designed for cultivating over growing plants. The rear tires are 30" instead of 24", and the front tires are 15" instead of 12". None of this applies to the later numbered Cubs (154, 185, 184). The serial # indicates you have a 1953. The J indicates a Rockford clutch (the other option is Auburn). I don't know what the 3.2.T refers to but someone else will likely answer that part of your question.
Bob, 3.2.T might be a casting code indicating an early 1950 although you are right about 1953. Possible bolster swap at one time.
Hi,
The newest, or last, offset International Cub LoBoy was made in 1968, and is serial number 25998, the serial number list on here says. The offset LoBoys never had 6 digit serial numbers.
IH didn't call the Cubs High boys. They are Farmall Cubs. In 1964 they changed the name to International Cub.
Below is a picture from TM Tractor Parts of a serial number plate used in 1953, the year your serial number is, like Bob said above. The plate originally says the tractor model on it. The plate says the maximum engine speed also.
Sometimes the words on the plate are faded away, or someone paints over the plate.
The number series Cub LoBoys are the 154, 185, and 184. The 154 was made beginning in 1968, and aren't offset. The other 2 models are newer than the 154. The 3 models aren't offset.
The 2nd picture below shows one.
The newest, or last, offset International Cub LoBoy was made in 1968, and is serial number 25998, the serial number list on here says. The offset LoBoys never had 6 digit serial numbers.
IH didn't call the Cubs High boys. They are Farmall Cubs. In 1964 they changed the name to International Cub.
Below is a picture from TM Tractor Parts of a serial number plate used in 1953, the year your serial number is, like Bob said above. The plate originally says the tractor model on it. The plate says the maximum engine speed also.
Sometimes the words on the plate are faded away, or someone paints over the plate.
The number series Cub LoBoys are the 154, 185, and 184. The 154 was made beginning in 1968, and aren't offset. The other 2 models are newer than the 154. The 3 models aren't offset.
The 2nd picture below shows one.
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There are casting date codes on the larger castings on Cubs. They tell the date when the parts were made. They use a letter for the year.
Below is info from TM Tractor Parts showing what the codes are.
The info below shows where the codes are.
The code on the clutch housing is usually partly behind the clutch pedal.
The code on the last part on the page, the steering gear housing, usually can't be seen with the tractor assembled.
http://www.tmtractor.com/id/castdate_loc.htm
There is an engine serial number, it is stamped on the left side of the engine.
The engine serial number is different than the tractor serial number, except on the first Cubs in 1947.
If you have a 1950 Cub, with a 1953 serial number plate, the engine serial number will be lower than the number on the plate.
Below is a page from the 1955 Cub operator's manual, showing where the engine serial number is, you may need to clean it, and use a light to see it.
Below is info from TM Tractor Parts showing what the codes are.
The info below shows where the codes are.
The code on the clutch housing is usually partly behind the clutch pedal.
The code on the last part on the page, the steering gear housing, usually can't be seen with the tractor assembled.
http://www.tmtractor.com/id/castdate_loc.htm
There is an engine serial number, it is stamped on the left side of the engine.
The engine serial number is different than the tractor serial number, except on the first Cubs in 1947.
If you have a 1950 Cub, with a 1953 serial number plate, the engine serial number will be lower than the number on the plate.
Below is a page from the 1955 Cub operator's manual, showing where the engine serial number is, you may need to clean it, and use a light to see it.
watersteps
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Thanks to everyone for the info, I am slowly getting mine back together. The cold weather and bad legs really slows me down. I gotta find the Fountain of Youth or two new legs somewhere.