Compare/International Harvester 240A vs International Harvester I-6

International Harvester 240A vs International Harvester I-6

Verdict: International Harvester 240A vs International Harvester I-6

The International Harvester 240A and the International Harvester I-6 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester I-6 leads on rated power with 44 hp against 40 hp. International Harvester I-6 is the lighter machine (2,501 kg vs 4,700 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 1940). In short: choose the International Harvester I-6 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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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

gasolineReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

30.1 kWReference

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Engine (net)

27.8 kWReference

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Displacement

2.9 LReference

4.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 129 mmReference

98 x 133 mmReference

Power (net)

27.8 kWReference

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Power (gross)

30.1 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

1450Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

37.9 LReference

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Coolant capacity

11.7 LReference

23.7 LReference

Fuel tank

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79.5 LReference

Aux. fuel

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3.3 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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24.6 kWReference

Compression

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5.65:1Reference

Firing order

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1-3-4-2Reference

Sparkplug gap

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0.635 mmReference

Point gap

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0.330 mmReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.432 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.432 mmReference

Transmission

Gear Shipping weight

2131 kgReference

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Gears

6 forward and 3 reverseReference

5 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

sliding 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

540Reference

PTO (claimed)

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33.0 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

208 cmReference

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Weight

4700 to 4900 poundsReference

2501 kgReference

Ag front

11Lx16Reference

6.00-16Reference

Ag rear

16.9x24Reference

15-30Reference

Length

340 cmReference

315 cmReference

Width

209 cmReference

160 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

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231 cmReference

International Harvester 240A attachments

Variants

ID-6

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diesel engine W-6[TD297]Reference

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row-cropReference

I-6 Serial Numbers

1944

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IBK6312Reference

1945

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IBK9394Reference

1946

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IBK14194Reference

1947

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IBK17797Reference

1948

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IBK22971Reference

1949

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IBK29007Reference

1950

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IBK34083Reference

1951

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IBK38524Reference

1952

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IBK44318Reference

1953

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IBK45831Reference

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.