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Farmall 240

The Farmall 240 is a tractor produced by Farmall. It is equipped with a 122.7 ci 2.0 L engine. Transmission: 4 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 3340 to 3763 pounds.

Fuel & Capacities
16 gal 60.6 L
Transmission
4 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
3340 to 3763 pounds

Overview

Farmall 240 tractor photo
1958 - 1962 Row-Crop tractor
Production
Manufacturer
Farmall (a part of International Harvester)
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Variants
International 240
utility tractor
Farmall 240
row-crop tractor
Farmall 240 Engine
International Harvester 2.0L 4-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank
16 gal 60.6 L
Engine details ...
Farmall 240 Transmission
4-speed gear
Transmission details ...
Farmall 240 Power
Drawbar (claimed)
28 hp 20.9 kW
Belt (claimed)
31 hp 23.1 kW
Plows
2
Drawbar (tested)
27.62 hp 20.6 kW
Belt (tested)
30.99 hp 23.1 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Mechanical disc brakes
Open operator station.
Hydraulics
Type
open center
Pump flow
9.3 gpm 35.2 lpm
Tractor hitch
Type
IH Fast Hitch
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
transmission
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)
Engine RPM
540@1650
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
82.3 inches 209 cm
Weight
3340 to 3763 pounds
Front tire
5-15
Rear tire
11.2-36
Full dimensions and tires ...
Belt Pulley
Diameter
8 inches 20 cm
Width
6 inches 15 cm
RPM
1652
Speed
3460 ft/min 1054.61 meters/min
References
240 references literature
Farm Loaders published in 1962, by International Harvester
McCormick Farmall 240 Tractor published in 1958, by International Harvester

Engine

Engine Detail — 122.7 ci / 2.0 L Gasoline

Manufacturer
International Harvester C-123
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Configuration
4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
122.7 ci 2.0 L
Bore/Stroke
3.125x4.00 inches 79 x 102 mm
Air cleaner
oil bath
Rated RPM
2000
Firing order
1-3-4-2
Starter volts
6
Oil capacity
5 qts 4.7 L
Coolant capacity
12.75 qts 12.1 L

Transmission

Transmission — 4 forward and 1 reverse gear

Type
gear
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch
228.6mm dry disc
Oil capacity
20 qts 18.9 L
240 gear speeds

Dimensions

Farmall 240 Tires
Ag front
5-15
Ag rear
11.2-36
Ag front
4-15
4-19
6-12
6.50-16
7.50-10
Ag rear
9-36
12.4-36
Dimensions
Wheelbase
82.3 inches 209 cm
Height (steering wheel)
64 inches 162 cm
Clearance (rear axle)
23.4 inches 59 cm
Front tread
9.5/12.7 inches 24/32 cm
Front tread
52 to 82 inches 132 to 208 cm
Rear tread
48 to 76 inches 121 to 193 cm
Farmall 240 Weight
Shipping
3340 lbs 1515 kg
Operating
3763 lbs 1706 kg
Ballasted
6085 lbs 2760 kg

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 667
Gasoline 4-speed 2WD September 5 - 20, 1958 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 667 file
Belt power (max)
30.99 hp 23.1 kW
Belt fuel use (max)
2.7 gal/hour 10.2 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
27.62 hp 20.6 kW
Gear 2 used for power test.
Max pull
4,343 lbs 1969 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Attachments

Attachment overview
International Harvester 2001 loader

Photos

Farmall 240, front-left view

Farmall 240, front-left view

Farmall 240, front-right view

Farmall 240, front-right view

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Farmall 240.

Engine Crankcase Oil

SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours

Transmission & Hydraulic System

UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours

Engine Cooling System

50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours

Farmall 240 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Farmall 240.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS

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