Farmall 240
The Farmall 240 is a row-crop tractor built by Farmall (a part of International Harvester) from 1958 to 1962 in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. It features a 2.0L 4-cylinder gasoline engine, 4-speed gear transmission, and two-wheel drive. The tractor has an open operator station, mechanical disc brakes, and manual steering. It is equipped with an IH Fast Hitch and a rear PTO with 540 RPM at 1650 engine RPM. The Farmall 240 has a wheelbase of 82.3 inches, weighs between 3340 and 3763 pounds, and supports various tire sizes. It offers 28 hp drawbar power (claimed) and can pull 2 plows. The tractor supports attachments such as the International Harvester 2001 loader with different lift and breakout capacities.
Power34 hp[B]
Founded1958 - 1962
Model240
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Farmall 240
Power
| Plows | 2 |
|---|---|
| Belt (tested) | 30.99 hp (23.1 kW) |
| Belt (claimed) | 31 hp (23.1 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 27.62 hp (20.6 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 28 hp (20.9 kW) |
Tires
| Ag rear | 11.2-36, 9-36, 12.4-36 |
|---|---|
| Ag front | 5-15, 4-15, 4-19, 6-12, 6.50-16, 7.50-10 |
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | International Harvester C-123 |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Cylinders | 4-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 16 gal (60.6 L) |
| Rated RPM | 2000 |
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.125x4.00 inches (79 x 102 mm) |
| Displacement | 122.7 ci (2.0 L) |
| Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Oil capacity | 5 qts (4.7 L) |
| Starter volts | 6 |
| Coolant capacity | 12.75 qts (12.1 L) |
Dimensions
| Wheelbase | 82.3 inches (209 cm) |
|---|---|
| Rear tread | 48 to 76 inches (121 to 193 cm) |
| Front tread | 9.5/12.7 inches (24/32 cm) |
| Weight shipping | 3340 lbs (1515 kg) |
| Weight ballasted | 6085 lbs (2760 kg) |
| Weight operating | 3763 lbs (1706 kg) |
| Front tread range | 52 to 82 inches (132 to 208 cm) |
| Clearance (rear axle) | 23.4 inches (59 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 64 inches (162 cm) |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 9.3 gpm (35.2 lpm) |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Mechanical disc brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station. |
Production
| Type | Row-Crop tractor |
|---|---|
| Built in | Louisville, Kentucky, USA |
| Years made | 1958 - 1962 |
Attachments
| Loader | International Harvester 2001 loader |
|---|---|
| Loader 1 | 2000 lbs lift (full at pin) (907 kg) |
| Loader 2 | 4000 lbs breakout (1814 kg) |
| Loader 3 | 148.5 inches height (at pin) (377 cm) |
| Loader 4 | 98 inches clearance (dumped) (248 cm) |
| Loader 5 | weight: 1160 lbs (526 kg) |
| Loader 6 | Bucket width: 40 inches (101 cm) |
| Loader 7 | Single-acting lift cylinders. |
| Loader 8 | International Harvester 2001 Loader |
| Loader 9 | 1350 lbs lift (full at pin) (612 kg) |
| Loader 10 | 2600 lbs breakout (1179 kg) |
| Loader 11 | 148.5 inches height (at pin) (377 cm) |
| Loader 12 | 98 inches clearance (dumped) (248 cm) |
| Loader 13 | weight: 1160 lbs (526 kg) |
| Loader 14 | Bucket width: 40 inches (101 cm) |
| Loader 15 | Double-acting lift cylinders. |
Belt Pulley
| RPM | 1652 |
|---|---|
| Speed | 3460 ft/min (1054.61 meters/min) |
| Width | 6 inches (15 cm) |
| Diameter | 8 inches (20 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
| Clutch | 228.6mm dry disc |
| Oil capacity | 20 qts (18.9 L) |
Tractor hitch
| Type | IH Fast Hitch |
|---|
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | transmission |
|---|---|
| Engine RPM | 540@1650 |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
