Farmall

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
Plows2
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 rear11.2-36, 9-36, 12.4-36
Ag front5-15, 4-15, 4-19, 6-12, 6.50-16, 7.50-10
Engine
Typegasoline
ModelInternational Harvester C-123
Coolingliquid-cooled
Cylinders4-cylinder
Fuel tank16 gal (60.6 L)
Rated RPM2000
Air cleaneroil bath
Bore/Stroke3.125x4.00 inches (79 x 102 mm)
Displacement122.7 ci (2.0 L)
Firing order1-3-4-2
Oil capacity5 qts (4.7 L)
Starter volts6
Coolant capacity12.75 qts (12.1 L)
Dimensions
Wheelbase82.3 inches (209 cm)
Rear tread48 to 76 inches (121 to 193 cm)
Front tread9.5/12.7 inches (24/32 cm)
Weight shipping3340 lbs (1515 kg)
Weight ballasted6085 lbs (2760 kg)
Weight operating3763 lbs (1706 kg)
Front tread range52 to 82 inches (132 to 208 cm)
Clearance (rear axle)23.4 inches (59 cm)
Height (steering wheel)64 inches (162 cm)
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Pump flow9.3 gpm (35.2 lpm)
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesMechanical disc brakes
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station.
Production
TypeRow-Crop tractor
Built inLouisville, Kentucky, USA
Years made1958 - 1962
Attachments
LoaderInternational Harvester 2001 loader
Loader 12000 lbs lift (full at pin) (907 kg)
Loader 24000 lbs breakout (1814 kg)
Loader 3148.5 inches height (at pin) (377 cm)
Loader 498 inches clearance (dumped) (248 cm)
Loader 5weight: 1160 lbs (526 kg)
Loader 6Bucket width: 40 inches (101 cm)
Loader 7Single-acting lift cylinders.
Loader 8International Harvester 2001 Loader
Loader 91350 lbs lift (full at pin) (612 kg)
Loader 102600 lbs breakout (1179 kg)
Loader 11148.5 inches height (at pin) (377 cm)
Loader 1298 inches clearance (dumped) (248 cm)
Loader 13weight: 1160 lbs (526 kg)
Loader 14Bucket width: 40 inches (101 cm)
Loader 15Double-acting lift cylinders.
Belt Pulley
RPM1652
Speed3460 ft/min (1054.61 meters/min)
Width6 inches (15 cm)
Diameter8 inches (20 cm)
Transmission
Typegear
Gears4 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch228.6mm dry disc
Oil capacity20 qts (18.9 L)
Tractor hitch
TypeIH Fast Hitch
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOtransmission
Engine RPM540@1650
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)