Farmall Cub

I'm betting that he meant it was the first in this area. I'll have to wait until the weekend to get a pix that's decent. I have to move a truck and trailer to get at it and take it outside. Flash pix do not do it justice.. I'll try to find the engine number also although I know it's the original. It was overhauled in about 1960 and hasn't been worked a lot since. I used it for cultivating vegetable crops on 20 acres from 1972-1980. It's been nearly unused afterward.

I really appreciate the replies from all of you. Many thanks.

There were some A tractors on steel, but I don't think it was an IH option. At least the ones I've seen were not IH. They were fabricated by an independant shop. Any wheels that bolt up to A wheels will bolt up to Cub wheels

If 501 was the first, then maybe he meant "first year of production", or "first one in this area", or similar. The pix are definately from the IH people who used them for advertising the tractor.

Does this give you enough info?

First--I"ll say that I wouldn"t consider myself a Cub expert, but we do have six or seven around here plus a few spare engines and misc. parts. As far as I know there weren"t any steel wheeled Cubs--I believe they always came with rubber. As for promotional Cubs--I believe they were called Demo Cubs and they were painted white. Those bring a higher price than the "everyday" Cub. Running Cubs bring anything from $1200-$3000 depending on condition and implements included with the deal. There"s probably been a few sold at $3500 and more but not on a regular basis. If you post some photos and provide a serial number we can confirm the year model and maybe provide more info. Also you can post on the Farmall page and there"s a dedicated web site out there for the Cubs too.

I had the clutch repaired a few years ago and the radiator repaired.

Engine runs well with no oil usage. Starts easily with the crank. Starter works I think but we've not put a battery in it for decades..

Keith & Shawn