International Harvester 240A
The International Harvester 240A is an industrial tractor produced from 1978 to 1982. It features a 2.9L 3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine delivering 40.3 hp gross and 37.3 hp net. The tractor offers multiple transmission options including hydrostatic, 8-speed gear, and 6-speed torque converter. It has two-wheel drive, power steering, and independent hydraulic wet disc brakes with a two-post ROPS. The 240A supports a rear independent PTO at 540 rpm and has a hydraulic system with 10 gallons capacity. Dimensions include an 82-inch wheelbase, 134-inch length, and weights ranging from 4700 to 4900 pounds depending on configuration. The tractor can be equipped with an International loader capable of lifting 3300 lbs at the pin and features various tire options for different applications.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for International Harvester 240A
Power
| Engine (net) | 37.3 hp (27.8 kW) |
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| Engine (gross) | 40.3 hp (30.1 kW) |
Tires
| Ag rear | 14.9x24, 18.4x16.1 (Lo-Boy), 14.9x28, 16.9x24 |
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| Ag front | 7.50x16, 9.00x10 (Lo-Boy), 11Lx16 |
Engine
| Type | diesel |
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| Model | International Harvester D-179 |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Cylinders | 3-cylinder |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.875x5.06 inches (98 x 129 mm) |
| Power (net) | 37.3 hp (27.8 kW) |
| Displacement | 179 ci (2.9 L) |
| Oil capacity | 8 qts (7.6 L) |
| Power (gross) | 40.3 hp (30.1 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Coolant capacity | 12.4 qts (11.7 L) |
Capacity
| Fuel | 20 gal (75.7 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 10 gal (37.9 L) |
Dimensions
| Width | 79 inches (200 cm), 82.4 inches (Lo-Boy) (209 cm) |
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| Length | 134 inches (340 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 82 inches (208 cm) |
| Height (ROPS) | 89.5 inches (227 cm), 96.3 inches (Lo-Boy) (244 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 12.8 inches (32 cm) |
| Gear Shipping weight | 4700 lbs (2131 kg) |
| Hydro Shipping weight | 4900 lbs (2222 kg) |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
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| Capacity | 10 gal (37.9 L) |
| Pressure | 2500 psi (172.4 bar) |
| Pump flow | 13.3 gpm (50.3 lpm) |
| Total flow | 15.8 gpm (59.8 lpm) |
| Steering flow | 2.5 gpm (9.5 lpm) |
| Steering pressure | 2500 psi (172.4 bar) |
Mechanical
| ROPS | Two-post ROPS |
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| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
| Brakes | Independent hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Steering | Power steering |
Production
| Type | Industrial tractor |
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| Years made | 1978 - 1982 |
| Manufacturer | International Harvester |
Attachments
| Loader | Weight1800 lbs (816 kg) Dump angle45° Bucket width70 inches (177 cm) Lift capacity3300 lbs (1496 kg) full at pin Breakout force5500 lbs (2494 kg) Reach (dumped)22 inches (55 cm) Height (at pin)126 inches (320 cm) Clearance (dumped)104 inches (264 cm) Rollback (ground line)30° |
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Transmission
| Notes | Synchronized transmission with torque converter. Available on the International 240A loader tractor. |
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| Options | hydrostatic, 8-speed gear, 6-speed torque converter |
| Gear Type | gear |
| Gear Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse |
| Hydrostatic Type | hydrostatic |
| Gear Oil capacity | 40 qts (37.9 L) |
| Hydrostatic Gears | infinite forward and reverse (2-range) |
| Torque converter Type | torque converter |
| Torque converter Gears | 6 forward and 3 reverse |
| Hydrostatic Oil capacity | 40 qts (37.9 L) |
Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | I |
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Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
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