Farmall Cub

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/farmall-cub

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the vehicle classification?Subcompact utility tractor
2. What is the manufacturer?International Harvester
3. Why was the Farmall Cub important for small farmers?It was cheaper and easier to use than larger tractors, so small farmers could buy one and start using machines instead of animals or hand tools. This helped them grow more crops and work less hard.
4. How could the Farmall Cub do many different jobs?The Cub could have many attachments, like a tiller, a mower, or a light hauler. By changing the attachment, the same tractor could plant, dig, cut grass, or pull small loads.

International Harvester: A historic American manufacturer renowned for agricultural machinery, construction equipment, and vehicles.
Mechanized Farming: The application of mechanical power and machinery to agricultural operations, enhancing efficiency and productivity.
Power Take-Off (PTO): A standardized rotating shaft on a tractor used to transmit power to external implements and machinery.
Torque: A rotational or twisting force, crucial for a tractor's pulling power, especially at low speeds.