International Harvester 240

The International Harvester 240 is a tractor produced by International Harvester. It is equipped with a 122.7 ci 2.0 L engine. The rated power output is 38.5 hp 28.7 kW. Transmission: 4 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 1725 lbs 782 kg.

Overview

	1958 - 1962 Utility tractor
1958 - 1962
Utility tractor

Production
Manufacturer	International Harvester
Utility tractor
Built in Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Original price was $2,700 in 1962

Variants
International 240	utility tractor
Farmall 240	row-crop tractor

International Harvester 240 Engine
International Harvester 2.0L 4-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank	16.2 gal 61.3 L
Engine details ...

International Harvester 240 Transmission
4-speed sliding gear
Transmission details ...

International Harvester 240 Power
Engine (gross)	38.5 hp 28.7 kW
Drawbar (claimed)	28 hp 20.9 kW
Belt (claimed)	31 hp 23.1 kW
Plows	2
Drawbar (tested)	28.07 hp 20.9 kW
Belt (tested)	30.82 hp 23.0 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Steering	manual
	hydrostatic power OptOptional
Independent mechanical disc brakes
Open operator station.

Hydraulics
Type	open center
Valves	2
Total flow	9.3 gpm 35.2 lpm
Steering flow	2.5 gpm 9.5 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	75 inches 190 cm
Weight	3140 to 3637 pounds
Front tire	5.50-15
Rear tire	11-24
Full dimensions and tires ...

References
Buyers Guide International Industrial Tractors & Equipment published in 1960, by International Harvester
Industrial Tractors and matched equipment published in 1960, by International Harvester
Farm Loaders published in 1962, by International Harvester
Farm Loaders published in 1970, by International Harvester
240 Utility 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
Power (gross)	38.5 hp 28.7 kW
Air cleaner	oil bath
Compression	6.8:1
Rated RPM	2000
Torque	101 lb-ft 137.0 Nm
Torque RPM	1200
Firing order	1-3-4-2
Starter volts	6
Oil capacity	5 qts 4.7 L
Coolant capacity	15 qts 14.2 L

Transmission

Transmission — 4 forward and 1 reverse sliding gear

Type	sliding gear
Gears	4 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch	dry disc

Transmission — 4 forward and 1 reverse sliding gear

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

Dimensions

International Harvester 240 Tires
Ag front	5.50-15
Ag rear	11-24
Ag front	6.00-16
Ag rear	10-24
	12-24

Dimensions
Wheelbase	75 inches 190 cm
Length	116 inches 294 cm
Width	63 inches*Minimum width 160 cm
Height (steering wheel)	58 inches 147 cm
Ground clearance	13 inches (frame) 33 cm
Clearance (front axle)	17 inches 43 cm
Rear tread	48 to 64 inches 121 to 162 cm

International Harvester 240 Weight
Shipping	3140 lbs 1424 kg
Operating	3637 lbs 1649 kg
Ballasted	4781 lbs 2168 kg

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 668
Gasoline 2WD September 6 - 20, 1958 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 668 file
Belt power (max)	30.82 hp 23.0 kW
Belt fuel use (max)	2.7 gal/hour 10.2 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	28.07 hp 20.9 kW
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull	4,384 lbs 1988 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Attachments

Attachment overview
IH-Wagner 110 loader
Wagner 120 loader
International Harvester 2001 loader
Backhoe

Wagner 65 Backhoe
Backhoe type	Wagner 65 Backhoe
Weight	1725 lbs 782 kg
Transport height	118 inches 299 cm
Digging depth	120 inches 304 cm
Reach from pivot	150 inches 381 cm
Loading height	96 inches 243 cm
Swing Arc	180°

Photos

International Harvester 240

International Harvester 240

International Harvester 240

International Harvester 240

International 240 utility operator statio and controls.