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Farmall 240 vs Farmall F-20

Verdict: Farmall 240 vs Farmall F-20

The Farmall 240 and the Farmall F-20 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Farmall 240 leads on rated power with 28 hp against 27 hp. Farmall F-20 is the lighter machine (1,995 kg vs 3,340 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Farmall 240 holds more fuel (60.6 L vs 49.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Farmall 240 is the newer design (1958 vs 1932). In short: choose the Farmall 240 for outright pulling power, or the Farmall F-20 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs
Farmall 240 Tractor
Farmall
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Farmall F-20 Tractor
Farmall
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
28 hp
27 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
Farmall (a part of International Harvester)Reference
Farmall (a part of International Harvester)Reference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Kerosene 4-speed 2WDNovember 5 - 12, 1936Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 276 fileReference
Total built
154,398Reference
Variants
International 240
utility tractorReference
Farmall 240
row-crop tractorReference
Engine
Fuel tank
60.6 LReference
49.2 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
20.9 kWReference
14.6 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
23.1 kWReference
Plows
2Reference
2Reference
Drawbar (tested)
20.6 kWReference
15.4 kWReference
Belt (tested)
23.1 kWReference
20.9 kWReference
Displacement
2.0 LReference
3.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
79 x 102 mmReference
95 x 127 mmReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
Rated RPM
2000Reference
1200Reference
Firing order
1-3-4-2Reference
1-3-4-2Reference
Starter volts
6Reference
Oil capacity
18.9 LReference
Coolant capacity
12.1 LReference
27.4 LReference
Belt power (max)
23.1 kWReference
20.8 kWReference
Max power
20.6 kWReference
15.4 kWReference
Aux. fuel
3.3 LReference
Transmission
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
228.6mm dry discReference
279.4mm mechanical dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
gearReference
sliding gearReference
Pump flow
35.2 lpmReference
Rear PTO
transmissionReference
transmissionReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.125)Reference
Engine RPM
540@1650Reference
505@1200Reference
PTO (claimed)
19.9 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
209 cmReference
215 cmReference
Weight
3340 to 3763 poundsReference
1995 kgReference
Front tire
5-15Reference
25x4Reference
Rear tire
11.2-36Reference
40x6Reference
Ag front
7.50-10Reference
25x4 (steel)Reference
Ag rear
12.4-36Reference
9.00x36Reference
Height (steering wheel)
162 cmReference
170 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
59 cmReference
Front tread
132 to 208 cmReference
21 cmReference
Rear tread
121 to 193 cmReference
144 cmReference
Shipping
1515 kgReference
Operating
1706 kgReference
Ballasted
2760 kgReference
Length
355 cmReference
Height (hood)
147 cmReference
Farmall 240 attachments
240 Serial Numbers
1958
501Reference
1959
1777Reference
1960
3415Reference
1961
3989Reference
Capacities
Diameter
20 cmReference
35 cmReference
Width
15 cmReference
218 cmReference
RPM
1652Reference
654Reference
Speed
1054.61 meters/minReference
730.00 meters/minReference
Attachment overview
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
10.2 l/hourReference
10.6 l/hourReference
Max pull
1969 kgReference
1327 kgReference
F-20 Serial Number Location
F-20 Serial Numbers
1932
FA-501Reference
1933
------Reference
1934
TA-135000 (old style countershaft)Reference
1935
FA-9760Reference
1936
FA-41123Reference
1937
FA-72982Reference
1938
FA-112201Reference
1939
FA-136042Reference
Final
FA-148810Reference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.

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