Compare/International Harvester 240 vs International Harvester 423

International Harvester 240 vs International Harvester 423

Verdict: International Harvester 240 vs International Harvester 423

The International Harvester 240 and the International Harvester 423 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 423 leads on rated power with 40 hp against 39 hp. International Harvester 423 is the lighter machine (2,015 kg vs 3,140 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 423 is the newer design (1966 vs 1958). In short: choose the International Harvester 423 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 240 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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International Harvester

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Best match

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International Harvester

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Best match

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Rated power

39 hp

40 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

Optional high-speed version of the 4-speed transmission.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Variants

International 240

utility tractorReference

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Farmall 240

row-crop tractorReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

61.3 LReference

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Engine (gross)

28.7 kWReference

29.8 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

20.9 kWReference

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Belt (claimed)

23.1 kWReference

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Plows

2Reference

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Drawbar (tested)

20.9 kWReference

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Belt (tested)

23.0 kWReference

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Displacement

2.0 LReference

2.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

79 x 102 mmReference

98 x 111 mmReference

Power (gross)

28.7 kWReference

29.8 kWReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

dryReference

Compression

6.8:1Reference

16:1Reference

Rated RPM

2000Reference

1900Reference

Torque

137.0 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1200Reference

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Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

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Starter volts

6Reference

12Reference

Oil capacity

4.7 LReference

34.5 LReference

Coolant capacity

14.2 LReference

13.0 LReference

Belt power (max)

23.0 kWReference

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Max power

20.9 kWReference

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Engine (net)

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28.3 kWReference

Power (net)

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28.3 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

12 forward and 3 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

254mm dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

sliding gearReference

creeperReference

Valves

2Reference

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Total flow

35.2 lpmReference

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Steering flow

9.5 lpmReference

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Rear PTO

transmissionReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

540@1650Reference

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Hydraulic system

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12.9 LReference

Capacity

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12.9 LReference

Rear Type

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II/IReference

Rear lift

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1759 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

190 cmReference

192 cmReference

Weight

782 kgReference

2015 kgReference

Front tire

5.50-15Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

11-24Reference

12.4/11-28Reference

Ag front

6.00-16Reference

7.50-16Reference

Ag rear

12-24Reference

11-36Reference

Length

294 cmReference

308 cmReference

Width

160 cmReference

162 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

147 cmReference

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Ground clearance

33 cmReference

38 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

43 cmReference

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Rear tread

121 to 162 cmReference

128 to 187 cmReference

Shipping

1424 kgReference

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Operating

1649 kgReference

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Ballasted

2168 kgReference

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Height

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154 cmReference

Front tread

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121 to 185 cmReference

International Harvester 240 attachments

240 Serial Number Location

240 Serial Numbers

1958

501 (Farmall)Reference

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1959

1777 (Farmall)Reference

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1960

3415 (Farmall)Reference

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1961

3989 (Farmall)Reference

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1962

10727 (IH)Reference

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Final

4124 (Farmall)Reference

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Attachment overview

Wagner 65 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Wagner 65 BackhoeReference

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Transport height

299 cmReference

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Digging depth

304 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

381 cmReference

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Loading height

243 cmReference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

10.2 l/hourReference

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Max pull

1988 kgReference

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Capacities

Fuel

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60.2 LReference

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.