International Harvester industrial tractors

International Harvester 2400A

The International Harvester 2400A is an industrial tractor produced from 1973 to 1974 by International Harvester. It features a 46 hp engine available in diesel and gasoline variants, an 8-speed gear transmission with reverser, and two-wheel drive with power steering. The tractor includes independent hydraulic disc brakes and a four-post ROPS for safety. It offers a rear Type I hitch and independent rear PTO with optional mid PTO. The 2400A has a low center of gravity Lo-Boy variant and supports attachments such as front-end loaders and backhoes. Dimensions vary slightly between standard and Lo-Boy models, with weights ranging from 4000 lbs for gas models to 9800 lbs for backhoe tractors.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for International Harvester 2400A

Power

Engine	46 hp (34.3 kW)
PTO (claimed)	40 hp (29.8 kW)
Drawbar (claimed)	35 hp (26.1 kW)

Engine

Power	46 hp (34.3 kW)
Options	International Harvester 2.9L 3-cyl diesel, International Harvester 2.6L 4-cyl gasoline
Rated RPM	2200
Air cleaner	dry
Bore/Stroke	3.875x5.060 inches (98 x 129 mm)
Compression	16:1
Displacement	179 ci (2.9 L)
Oil capacity	8 qts (7.6 L)
Starter volts	12
Coolant capacity	12.5 qts (11.8 L)
Power (gasoline)	46 hp (34.3 kW)
Rated RPM (gasoline)	2200
Air cleaner (gasoline)	dry
Bore/Stroke (gasoline)	3.375x4.390 inches (86 x 112 mm)
Compression (gasoline)	7.5:1
Displacement (gasoline)	157 ci (2.6 L)
Oil capacity (gasoline)	7 qts (6.6 L)
Coolant capacity (gasoline)	11.5 qts (10.9 L)
International Harvester C-157	gasoline, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
International Harvester D-179	diesel, 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled

Weight

Shipping (gas)	4000 lbs (1814 kg)
Backhoe tractor	9800 lbs (4445 kg)
Shipping (diesel)	4140 lbs (1877 kg)

Variants

2400A Lo-Boy	low center of gravity

Electrical

Batteries	1 (gas), 2 (diesel)
Battery AH	40 (gas), 135 (diesel)
Battery volts	12 (gas), 6 (diesel)
Charging system	32

Mechanical

ROPS	Four-post ROPS
Drive	Two-wheel drive
Brakes	Independent hydraulic disc brakes
Steering	Power steering

Production

Type	Industrial tractor
Years made	1973 - 1974
Manufacturer	International Harvester

Attachments

Backhoe	International Harvester Backhoe
Boom rod	1.5 inches (3 cm)
Bucket rod	1.5 inches (3 cm)
Boom cylinder	2.5 inches (6 cm)
Bucket widths	49 inches (124 cm), 61 inches (154 cm), 70 inches (177 cm), 79 inches (200 cm)
Loader weight	1420 lbs (644 kg)
Bucket cylinder	2.5 inches (6 cm)
Front-end loader	International 2050 Loader
Loader dump angle	45° dump
Backhoe bucket force	7785 lbs (3531 kg)
Loader lift capacity	3000 lbs lift (full at pin) (1360 kg)
Backhoe digging depth	152 inches (386 cm)
Loader breakout force	4100 lbs breakout (1859 kg)
Loader reach (dumped)	24 inches (60 cm)
Backhoe loading height	126 inches (320 cm)
Loader height (at pin)	125 inches (317 cm)
Backhoe transport height	140 inches (355 cm)
Backhoe dipperstick force	4832 lbs (2191 kg)
Loader clearance (dumped)	102 inches (259 cm)
Loader rollback (ground line)	30° rollback
Backhoe 2-Foot flat digging depth	148 inches (375 cm)

Transmission

Type	gear, reverser
Gears	8 forward and 4 reverse
Notes	Four gears in each of high, low, and reverse ranges. Four gears with high/low ranges and reverser.
Oil capacity	36 qts (34.1 L)

Tractor hitch

Rear Type	I

Dimensions & Tires

Width	71 inches minimum (180 cm), 79 inches Lo-Boy minimum width (200 cm)
Length	135 inches, 132 inches (Lo-Boy) (342 cm, 335 cm)
Wheelbase	75 inches (Lo-Boy) (190 cm), 82 inches (208 cm)
Ag rear tires	14.29-24, 18.4-16.1 (Lo-Boy)
Ag front tires	7.50-16, 9.00-10 (Lo-Boy)
Ground clearance	9 inches, 6 inches (Lo-Boy) (22 cm, 15 cm)
Height (steering wheel)	54 inches, 51 inches (Lo-Boy steering) (137 cm, 129 cm)