international harvester 240
![]() | 1958 - 1962
Utility tractor | 1958 - 1962 | Utility tractor |
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1958 - 1962 | |||
Utility tractor | |||
1958 - 1962 | |
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Utility tractor |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | International Harvester |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Louisville, Kentucky, USA | |
Original price was $2,700 in 1962 | |
Variants | |
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International 240 | utility tractor |
Farmall 240 | row-crop tractor |
International Harvester 240 Engine | |
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International Harvester 2.0L 4-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 16.2 gal
61.3 L |
Engine details ... | |
International Harvester 240 Transmission | |
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4-speed sliding gear | |
Transmission details ... |
International Harvester 240 Power | |
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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 | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual |
| hydrostatic power OptOptional |
Independent mechanical disc brakes | |
Open operator station. | |
Photos | |
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International Harvester 240 photos... |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Valves | 2 |
Total flow | 9.3 gpm
35.2 lpm |
Steering flow | 2.5 gpm
9.5 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Type | IH Fast Hitch |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | transmission |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@1650 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 75 inches
190 cm |
Weight | 3140 to 3637 pounds |
Front tire | 5.50-15 |
Rear tire | 11-24 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
International Harvester 240 attachments | |
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front-end loader | |
backhoe | |
Attachment details ... |
240 Serial Number Location | |
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Serial number plate on the clutch housing, left side. |
240 Serial Numbers | |
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1958 | 501 (IH) |
1959 | 4835 (IH) |
1960 | 8628 (IH) |
1961 | 10079 (IH) |
1962 | 10727 (IH) |
Final | 10789 (IH) |
1958 | 501 (Farmall) |
1959 | 1777 (Farmall) |
1960 | 3415 (Farmall) |
1961 | 3989 (Farmall) |
Final | 4124 (Farmall) |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
References | |
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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 |
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