Compare/International Harvester 240 vs International Harvester D-436

International Harvester 240 vs International Harvester D-436

Verdict: International Harvester 240 vs International Harvester D-436

The International Harvester 240 and the International Harvester D-436 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 39 hp. International Harvester D-436 is the lighter machine (1,425 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 240 holds more fuel (61.3 L vs 29.9 L) for longer stints between fills. International Harvester D-436 is the newer design (1959 vs 1958). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

International Harvester

Fit score

Best match

Clear

International Harvester

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

39 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

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

With 10-28 rear tires.Reference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Total built

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7,243Reference

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

29.9 LReference

Engine (gross)

28.7 kWReference

29.1 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

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

79 x 102 mmReference

87 x 102 mmReference

Power (gross)

28.7 kWReference

29.1 kWReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

Compression

6.8:1Reference

19:1Reference

Rated RPM

2000Reference

1900Reference

Torque

137.0 NmReference

146.4 NmReference

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

6.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

14.2 LReference

13.7 LReference

Belt power (max)

23.0 kWReference

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Max power

20.9 kWReference

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Transmission

Gears

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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Transmission

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AgriomaticReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

sliding gearReference

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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

Engine RPM

540@1650Reference

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Rear Type

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II/IReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

190 cmReference

187 cmReference

Weight

782 kgReference

1425 kgReference

Front tire

5.50-15Reference

5.00-16Reference

Rear tire

11-24Reference

10-28Reference

Ag front

6.00-16Reference

6.00-19Reference

Ag rear

12-24Reference

11-36Reference

Length

294 cmReference

292 cmReference

Width

160 cmReference

163 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

147 cmReference

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Ground clearance

33 cmReference

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Clearance (front axle)

43 cmReference

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Rear tread

121 to 162 cmReference

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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

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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Speeds

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.