Compare/International Harvester 240 vs International Harvester TD-340

International Harvester 240 vs International Harvester TD-340

Verdict: International Harvester 240 vs International Harvester TD-340

The International Harvester 240 and the International Harvester TD-340 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester TD-340 leads on rated power with 40 hp against 39 hp. International Harvester 240 is the lighter machine (3,140 kg vs 3,175 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 56.8 L) for longer stints between fills. International Harvester TD-340 is the newer design (1959 vs 1958). In short: choose the International Harvester TD-340 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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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

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Drive

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crawlerReference

Variants

International 240

utility tractorReference

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Farmall 240

row-crop tractorReference

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T-340

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gasolineReference

Engine

Fuel tank

61.3 LReference

56.8 LReference

Engine (gross)

28.7 kWReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

20.9 kWReference

24.6 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

23.1 kWReference

29.8 kWReference

Plows

2Reference

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Drawbar (tested)

20.9 kWReference

23.6 kWReference

Belt (tested)

23.0 kWReference

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Displacement

2.0 LReference

2.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

79 x 102 mmReference

94 x 98 mmReference

Power (gross)

28.7 kWReference

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Air cleaner

oil bathReference

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Compression

6.8:1Reference

19.7:1Reference

Rated RPM

2000Reference

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

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Coolant capacity

14.2 LReference

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Belt power (max)

23.0 kWReference

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Max power

20.9 kWReference

23.6 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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29.7 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

5 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

Transmission

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Torque AmplifierReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

sliding gearReference

shuttleReference

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

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Engine RPM

540@1650Reference

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PTO (tested)

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29.7 kWReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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27.0 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

190 cmReference

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Weight

782 kgReference

3175 kgReference

Front tire

5.50-15Reference

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Rear tire

11-24Reference

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Ag front

6.00-16Reference

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Ag rear

12-24Reference

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Length

294 cmReference

317 cmReference

Width

160 cmReference

147 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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153 cmReference

Operating weight

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3175 kgReference

Gauge

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121 cmReference

International Harvester 240 attachments

240 Serial Number Location

240 Serial Numbers

1958

501 (Farmall)Reference

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1959

1777 (Farmall)Reference

501Reference

1960

3415 (Farmall)Reference

1979Reference

1961

3989 (Farmall)Reference

5396 (Series A)Reference

1962

10727 (IH)Reference

5449 (Series A)Reference

Final

4124 (Farmall)Reference

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Attachment overview

Wagner 65 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Wagner 65 BackhoeReference

Wagner 65-T BackhoeReference

Transport height

299 cmReference

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Digging depth

304 cmReference

Reach from pivot

381 cmReference

Loading height

243 cmReference

259 cmReference

Swing Arc

180°Reference

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

10.2 l/hourReference

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Max pull

1988 kgReference

3084 kgReference

Fuel use

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11.0 l/hourReference

International Harvester TD-340 attachments

TD-340 Serial Numbers

1963

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6397 (Series A)Reference

1964

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7338 (Series A)Reference

1965

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8525 (Series A)Reference

Location:

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Serial number plate on the instrument panel.Reference

Links

Wagner 65-T Backhoe

International Harvester TD-340 Tracks

Length on ground

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167 cmReference

Area on ground

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1.2 m²Reference

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.