Farmall 240

The Farmall 240 is a tractor produced by Farmall. It is equipped with a 122.7 ci 2.0 L engine. The rated power output is 30.99 hp 23.1 kW. Transmission: 4 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 3340 to 3763 pounds.

Overview

	1958 - 1962 Row-Crop tractor
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
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

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-right view