International Harvester 240 Specs ( 1958-1962 )

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Production

Description Utility tractor / Built in Louisville, Kentucky, USA / Original price was $2,700 in 1962
Manufacturer International Harvester

Engine

Engine type International Harvester 2.0L 4-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank 16.2 gal (61.3 L)
Air cleaner oil bath
Bore/Stroke 3.125x4.00 inches (79 x 102 mm)
Compression 6.8:1
Coolant capacity 15 qts (14.2 L)
Description International Harvester C-123 / gasoline / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement 122.7 ci (2.0 L)
Firing order 1-3-4-2
Oil capacity 5 qts (4.7 L)
Power (gross) 38.5 hp (28.7 kW)
Rated RPM 2000
Starter volts 6
Torque 101 lb-ft (137.0 Nm)
Torque RPM 1200
Belt (claimed) 31 hp (23.1 kW)
Belt (tested) 30.82 hp (23.0 kW)
Drawbar (claimed) 28 hp (20.9 kW)
Drawbar (tested) 28.07 hp (20.9 kW)
Engine (gross) 38.5 hp (28.7 kW)
Plows 2

Transmission

Clutch dry disc
Description Optional high-speed version of the 4-speed transmission.
Gears 4 forward and 1 reverse / 4 forward and 1 reverse
Transmission type 4-speed sliding gear
Type sliding gear / sliding gear

Mechanical

Cab Open operator station.
Description Independent mechanical disc brakes
Drive type Two-wheel drive
Steering manual

Hydraulics

Steering flow 2.5 gpm (9.5 lpm)
Total flow 9.3 gpm (35.2 lpm)
Type open center
Valves 2

Hitch

Type IH Fast Hitch

PTO

Engine RPM 540@1650
Rear PTO transmission
Rear PTO Type 540 (1.375)

Dimensions & Tires

Clearance (front axle) 17 inches (43 cm)
Ground clearance 13 inches (frame) (33 cm)
Height (steering wheel) 58 inches (147 cm)
Length 116 inches (294 cm)
Rear tread 48 to 64 inches (121 to 162 cm)
Wheelbase 75 inches (190 cm)
Width 63 inches*Minimum width (160 cm)
Front tire 5.50-15
Rear tire 11-24
Weight 3140 to 3637 pounds
Wheelbase 75 inches (190 cm)
Ag front 5.50-15 / 6.00-16
Ag rear 11-24 / 10-24

240 Serial Number Location

Description Serial number plate on the clutch housing, left side.

240 Serial Numbers

1958 501 (IH) / 501 (Farmall)
1959 4835 (IH) / 1777 (Farmall)
1960 8628 (IH) / 3415 (Farmall)
1961 10079 (IH) / 3989 (Farmall)
1962 10727 (IH)
Description FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
Final 10789 (IH) / 4124 (Farmall)

International Harvester 240 Weight

Ballasted 4781 lbs (2168 kg)
Operating 3637 lbs (1649 kg)
Shipping 3140 lbs (1424 kg)

International Harvester 240 attachments

Description front-end loader / backhoe

Nebraska Tractor Test 668

Belt fuel use (max) 2.7 gal/hour (10.2 l/hour)
Belt power (max) 30.82 hp (23.0 kW)
Description Gasoline 2WDSeptember 6 - 20, 1958Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 668 file / Drawbar performance / Gear 3 used for power test. / Gear 1 used for pull test.
Max power 28.07 hp (20.9 kW)
Max pull 4,384 lbs (1988 kg)

References

Description Buyers Guide International Industrial Tractors & Equipment published in 1960, by International Harvester / Industrial Tractors and matched equipment published in 1960, by International Harvester / Farm Loaders published in 1962, by International Harvester / Farm Loaders published in 1970, by International Harvester / 240 Utility Tractor published in 1958, by International Harvester

Variants

Farmall 240 row-crop tractor
International 240 utility tractor