International Harvester

International Harvester 240

The International Harvester 240 is a utility tractor produced from 1958 to 1962. It was built in Louisville, Kentucky, USA, and originally priced at $2,700 in 1962. It features a 2.0L 4-cylinder gasoline engine producing 38.5 hp gross, with a 4-speed sliding gear transmission. The tractor has a wheelbase of 75 inches, weighs between 3140 to 3637 pounds, and offers various attachments including loaders and backhoes. It is available in utility and row-crop variants.

Power38 hp

Founded1958 - 1962

Model240

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for International Harvester 240

Power

Plows	2
Belt (tested)	30.82 hp (23.0 kW)
Belt (claimed)	31 hp (23.1 kW)
Engine (gross)	38.5 hp (28.7 kW)
Drawbar (tested)	28.07 hp (20.9 kW)
Drawbar (claimed)	28 hp (20.9 kW)

Engine

Type	gasoline
Model	International Harvester C-123
Torque	101 lb-ft (137.0 Nm)
Cooling	liquid-cooled
Cylinders	4-cylinder
Fuel tank	16.2 gal (61.3 L)
Rated RPM	2000
Torque RPM	1200
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)
Power (gross)	38.5 hp (28.7 kW)
Starter volts	6
Coolant capacity	15 qts (14.2 L)
Compression ratio	6.8:1

Weight

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

Variants

Farmall 240	row-crop tractor
International 240	utility tractor

Hydraulics

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

Mechanical

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Brakes	Independent mechanical disc brakes
Steering	manual, hydrostatic power Optional
Operator station	Open operator station

Production

Type	Utility tractor
Built in	Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Original price	$2,700 in 1962
Years produced	1958 - 1962

Attachments

Backhoe	TypeWagner 65 Backhoe Weight1725 lbs (782 kg) Swing Arc180° Digging depth120 inches (304 cm) Loading height96 inches (243 cm) Reach from pivot150 inches (381 cm) Transport height118 inches (299 cm)
2001 loader	2000 lbs lift (full at pin) (907 kg), 4000 lbs breakout (1814 kg), 148.5 inches height (at pin) (377 cm), 98 inches clearance (dumped) (248 cm), weight: 1160 lbs (526 kg), Bucket width: 40 inches (101 cm)
Wagner 120 loader	1300 lbs lift (full at pin) (589 kg), 2800 lbs breakout (1270 kg), 40° dump, 21 inches reach (dumped) (53 cm), 115.2 inches height (at pin) (292 cm), 96 inches clearance (dumped) (243 cm), boom cyl: 2 inches (5 cm), bucket cyl: 2.5 inches (6 cm), weight: 1050 lbs (476 kg), Bucket width: 39 inches (99 cm), Bucket width: 60 inches (152 cm)
IH-Wagner 110 loader	1,150 lbs lift (full at pin) (521 kg), 1,300 lbs lift (full at pin) with 14GPM loader pump (589 kg), 2,400 lbs breakout (1088 kg), 2,600 lbs breakout with 14GPM loader pump (1179 kg), 121.2 inches height (at pin) (307 cm)

Transmission

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

Tractor hitch

Type	IH Fast Hitch

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)
Final	10789 (IH), 4124 (Farmall)

Dimensions & Tires

Width	63 inches Minimum width (160 cm)
Length	116 inches (294 cm)
Rear tire	11-24, 10-24, 12-24
Wheelbase	75 inches (190 cm)
Front tire	5.50-15, 6.00-16
Rear tread	48 to 64 inches (121 to 162 cm)
Ground clearance	13 inches (frame) (33 cm)
Clearance (front axle)	17 inches (43 cm)
Height (steering wheel)	58 inches (147 cm)