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Farmall 240 vs Farmall MV

Verdict: Farmall 240 vs Farmall MV

The Farmall 240 and the Farmall MV are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Farmall 240 leads on rated power with 28 hp against 25 hp. Farmall MV is the lighter machine (2,203 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 MV holds more fuel (79.5 L vs 60.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Farmall 240 is the newer design (1958 vs 1942). In short: choose the Farmall 240 for outright pulling power, or the Farmall MV 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 MV Tractor
Farmall
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
28 hp
25 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
gasolineReference
Total built
1,674Reference
Steering
manualReference
Variants
International 240
utility tractorReference
Farmall 240
row-crop tractorReference
M
row-cropReference
MDV
diesel high-cropReference
Engine
Fuel tank
60.6 LReference
79.5 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
20.9 kWReference
18.6 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
23.1 kWReference
23.1 kWReference
Plows
2Reference
3 (14-inch)Reference
Drawbar (tested)
20.6 kWReference
Belt (tested)
23.1 kWReference
Displacement
2.0 LReference
4.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
79 x 102 mmReference
98 x 133 mmReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
Rated RPM
2000Reference
1450Reference
Firing order
1-3-4-2Reference
1-3-4-2Reference
Starter volts
6Reference
Oil capacity
18.9 LReference
Coolant capacity
12.1 LReference
22.7 LReference
Belt power (max)
23.1 kWReference
Max power
20.6 kWReference
Aux. fuel
3.8 LReference
Compression
5.65:1Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
Point gap
0.330 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
0.432 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.432 mmReference
Transmission
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
228.6mm dry discReference
Transmission
sliding gearReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
gearReference
Lift-AllReference
Pump flow
35.2 lpmReference
Rear PTO
transmissionReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540Reference
Engine RPM
540@1650Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
209 cmReference
231 cmReference
Weight
3340 to 3763 poundsReference
2203 kgReference
Front tire
5-15Reference
6.00-20Reference
Rear tire
11.2-36Reference
10.00-36Reference
Ag front
7.50-10Reference
6.00-20Reference
Ag rear
12.4-36Reference
10.00-36Reference
Height (steering wheel)
162 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
59 cmReference
Front tread
132 to 208 cmReference
152 to 167 cmReference
Rear tread
121 to 193 cmReference
175 cmReference
Shipping
1515 kgReference
Operating
1706 kgReference
Ballasted
2760 kgReference
Length
370 cmReference
Height
229 cmReference
Shipping weight
2203 kgReference
Ballasted weight
3070 kgReference
Farmall 240 attachments
240 Serial Numbers
1958
501Reference
1959
1777Reference
1960
3415Reference
1961
3989Reference
Capacities
Diameter
20 cmReference
Width
15 cmReference
218 cmReference
RPM
1652Reference
Speed
1054.61 meters/minReference
Attachment overview
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
10.2 l/hourReference
Max pull
1969 kgReference
MV Serial Number Location
MV Serial Numbers
1942
50988Reference
1943
60011Reference
1944
67424Reference
1945
88085Reference
1946
105564Reference
1947
122823Reference
1948
151708Reference
1949
180514Reference
1950
213579Reference
1951
247518Reference
1952
290923Reference
Final
298218Reference

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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