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International Harvester 240A vs International Harvester B-85
Verdict: International Harvester 240A vs International Harvester B-85
The International Harvester 240A and the International Harvester B-85 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 40 hp. International Harvester 240A is the lighter machine (4,700 kg vs 5,245 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 1963). 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
International Harvester
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
40 hp
40 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
International HarvesterReference
International HarvesterReference
Synchronized transmission with torque converter. Available on the International 240A loader tractor.Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Total built
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198Reference
Drive
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crawlerReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
30.1 kWReference
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Engine (net)
27.8 kWReference
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Displacement
2.9 LReference
2.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
98 x 129 mmReference
89 x 102 mmReference
Power (net)
27.8 kWReference
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Power (gross)
30.1 kWReference
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Rated RPM
2200Reference
2000Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
37.9 LReference
18.2 LReference
Coolant capacity
11.7 LReference
10.2 LReference
Fuel tank
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68.1 LReference
Engine
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29.8 kWReference
Power
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29.8 kWReference
Torque
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157.3 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1300Reference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Gear Shipping weight
2131 kgReference
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Gears
6 forward and 3 reverseReference
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
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279mm dry discReference
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
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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
5245 kgReference
Ag front
11Lx16Reference
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Ag rear
16.9x24Reference
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Length
340 cmReference
391 cmReference
Width
209 cmReference
29 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
244 cmReference
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Hydro Shipping weight
2222 kgReference
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Ground clearance
32 cmReference
27 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
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162 cmReference
Gauge
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121 cmReference
International Harvester 240A attachments
International Harvester B-85 attachments
International Harvester B-85 Tracks
Length on ground
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180 cmReference
Area on ground
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1.1 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.