About the International Harvester 240
Engine Horsepower: 38 hp
Manufactured: 1958 to 1962
International Harvester 240 Summary
The International Harvester 240 is a utility tractor produced from 1958 to 1962 in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. It features a 2.0L 4-cyl gasoline engine with a gross horsepower of 38.5 hp. The tractor has a 4-speed sliding gear transmission. It comes in two variants: the International 240 (utility tractor) and the Farmall 240 (row-crop tractor).
International Harvester 240 Horsepower, Weight, and Specifications:
Production
Who manufactured it and where was it built?
- Manufacturer: International Harvester
- Type: Utility tractor
- Location: Louisville, Kentucky, USA
- Original price: $2,700 (in 1962)
Variants
What are the variants of the International Harvester 240?
- International 240: Utility tractor
- Farmall 240: Row-crop tractor
Engine
What are the specifications of the engine?
- Model: International Harvester 2.0L 4-cyl gasoline
- Fuel tank capacity: 16.2 gal (61.3 L)
Transmission
What type of transmission does it have?
- Type: 4-speed sliding gear
Horsepower
What is the horsepower of the tractor?
- 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)
Mechanical
What are the mechanical features?
- Drive: Two-wheel drive
- Steering: Manual (hydrostatic power optional)
- Brakes: Independent mechanical disc brakes
- Operator station: Open
Hydraulics
What are the hydraulic specifications?
- Type: Open center
- Valves: 2
- Total flow: 9.3 gpm (35.2 lpm)
- Steering flow: 2.5 gpm (9.5 lpm)
Tractor hitch
What type of hitch does it have?
- Type: IH Fast Hitch
Power Take-off (PTO)
What are the PTO specifications?
- Type: Transmission
- Rear PTO Type: 540 (1.375)
- Engine RPM: 540@1650
Dimensions & Tires
What are the dimensions and tire specs?
- Wheelbase: 75 inches (190 cm)
- Weight: 3140 to 3637 pounds
- Front tire: 5.50-15
- Rear tire: 11-24
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