Compare/International Harvester 240A vs International Harvester 500C Loader

International Harvester 240A vs International Harvester 500C Loader

Verdict: International Harvester 240A vs International Harvester 500C Loader

The International Harvester 240A and the International Harvester 500C Loader are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 500C Loader leads on rated power with 44 hp against 40 hp. International Harvester 240A is the lighter machine (4,700 kg vs 11,650 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 240A is the newer design (1978 vs 1969). In short: choose the International Harvester 500C Loader for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 240A 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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International Harvester

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Best match

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Rated power

40 hp

44 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

Synchronized transmission with torque converter. Available on the International 240A loader tractor.Reference

4-cylinderReference

Drive

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crawlerReference

Final drives

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bull gearReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

30.1 kWReference

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Engine (net)

27.8 kWReference

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Displacement

2.9 LReference

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 129 mmReference

86 x 103 mmReference

Power (net)

27.8 kWReference

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Power (gross)

30.1 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

2500Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

37.9 LReference

5.7 LReference

Coolant capacity

11.7 LReference

11.4 LReference

Fuel tank

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102.2 LReference

Engine

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32.8 kWReference

Power

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32.8 kWReference

Compression

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7.6:1Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gear Shipping weight

2131 kgReference

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Gears

6 forward and 3 reverseReference

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

Capacities

Fuel

75.7 LReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

37.9 LReference

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Type

torque converterReference

gearReference

Capacity

37.9 LReference

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Pressure

172.4 barReference

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Pump flow

50.3 lpmReference

102.2 lpmReference

Total flow

59.8 lpmReference

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Steering flow

9.5 lpmReference

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Steering press.

172.4 barReference

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Rear Type

IReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

208 cmReference

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Weight

4700 to 4900 poundsReference

11650 to 11900 poundsReference

Ag front

11Lx16Reference

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Ag rear

16.9x24Reference

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Length

340 cmReference

414 cmReference

Width

209 cmReference

157 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

244 cmReference

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Hydro Shipping weight

2222 kgReference

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Ground clearance

32 cmReference

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Height (hood)

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162 cmReference

Gas Weight

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5284 kgReference

Diesel Weight

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5397 kgReference

Gauge

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127 cmReference

International Harvester 240A attachments

Variants

500C

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industrial crawlerReference

500C Loader

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loader-crawlerReference

International Harvester 500C Loader attachments

Electrical

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Diesel Batteries

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2Reference

Gas Batteries

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1Reference

Diesel Battery volts

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6Reference

Gas Battery volts

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12Reference

Diesel Battery AH

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135Reference

Gas Battery AH

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60Reference

Attachment overview

International 3124 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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International 3122 BackhoeReference

Transport height

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355 cmReference

Digging depth

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384 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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375 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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485 cmReference

Loading height

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307 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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178°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Bucket force

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3974 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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2385 kgReference

International 3122 Backhoe

International Harvester 500C Loader Tracks

Length on ground

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172 cmReference

Area on ground

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1.1 m²Reference

Rubber width

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25 cmReference

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.