Throughout the thirty three years of Cub production many changes were made to the tractors appearance as well as its performance.

 

Here are the known changes to the Cub at this time. Keep in mind, many other changes occurred to the Cub.  These are just a few and more will be added as time goes on.

 

 

 

Tractor Serial  Number

Engine Serial Number

Note

Production Date

 

 

1947        

501

 

First Cub built

5/13/1947

 

 

1948

     

 

16663

17480

TC added

 

32229

 

Clutch adjustment moved to clutch pedal

Trimmed Dash

38221

 

Last known long-ear dash until after "trimmed' dash run

38512

39013

First known "trimmed" dash

40265

 

Last known "trimmed" dash

40406

41474

Next known long ear dash after "trimmed dash

 

 

1949        

75926

76450

Dash changed from long- to short-ear style

 

75926

 

Hood decal changed to read "McCormick" sometime before this serial number

 

Fuel Strainer

Pipe

90432

 

Fuel strainer pipe connector eliminated

 

 

1950        

115403

 

Battery ignition becomes available

 

115403

 

3-position light switch replaced the 4-position

 

118688

 

Steering arm lock screw changed to fine thread

 

120339

 

TC control lever changed to the adjustable style

 

 

 

1951        

 

123700

Oil pan plug changed from pipe plug to hex head

 

 

125371

Oil pan change - reinforced rails and longer bolts

 

128779

 

Starting switch lever changed to short style

 

128779

 

Starter switch housing changed from sheet to die cast

 

138485

 

Steering arm and knuckle changed, keyed and clamped

 

 

 

 

1952        

159093

162176

First of Nov - none built in Sept/Oct due to strike

Nov-52

 

 

 

1953        

165153

 

Fan hub changed to provide larger generator pulley

 

165153

  Headlamps were changed to flat style sealed lamps about this time  

173601

 

Brakes changed to toggle type

 

 

179959

Gov rockshaft ext. changed and stop ring added

 

 

 

 

1954        

179922

 

Last Cub built in Jan - none until July 6

1/22/1954

180614

 

Trans housing changed to needle bearing in rear

 

185001

 

Hood decals changed to stainless emblems

 

185001

 

Grille changed from wire-mesh to 11-bar

 

185001

 

TC rockshaft FH helper spring arm added

 

185001

 

Fast hitch became available

 

 

 

1955        

192113

196900

2nd gear ratio slowed

 

192113

196900

Tach drive added to distributor drive housing

 

192113

196900

Engine RPM increased

 
    Underslung exhaust introduced - vertical ehaust remained as an option.  

 

 

1956        

196758

 

Shorter gen shaft and stamped steel pulley

 

197825

 

Grille and area behind hood emblems changed to white

 

 

210190

Oil breather tube and dipstick lengthened

 

 

 

1958        

210001

 

Hood sheet flattened - raised aluminum emblems

 

210001

 

Grille changed from 11-bar to 4-bar

 

210001

 

Lights changed to round sealed beam

 

210190   Oil breather tube and dipstick lengthened.

 

 

 

1962        

221293

 

Gen changed to 2-brush - fan added

 

 

 

1963        

221872

 

24-tooth steering worm wheel gear and longer steering shaft

 

222501

 

First square-nose Cub

 

 

 

1964        

 

245701

Oil filter stud and adapter changed to a bolt- block p/n R8

 

224401

 

First 12v Cub

 

 

224401

 

Starter switch moved to dash panel

 

224401

 

Battery box cover changed from 4 hold-downs to 2

 

224704

 

Farmall Cub changed to International Cub

 

 

 

1966        

227701

 

Rear flashing light becomes available (option)

 

 

 

264568

Pistons changed to aluminum dome-top

 

  264568 Engine head changed to accommodate new pistons  

 

1968        
  261718

 

Connecting rods changed requiring different bearing inserts.

 

 
1972        

239827

 

Starter switch removed

 

239827

 

Magnetic starter switch, clutch safety switch added

 

 

 

 

1975        

248125

312390

First "New" International Cub

 

248125

 

Radiator overflow hose replaced overflow pipe

 

248125

 

Manifold and carb changed (Zenith model)

 

248125

 

Generator changed to alternator

 

 

 

1977        

251018

 

Alternator changed

 

 

 

1979        

253685

 

Last Cub produced

 

 

 

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