Compare/International Harvester 240A vs International Harvester I-9

International Harvester 240A vs International Harvester I-9

Verdict: International Harvester 240A vs International Harvester I-9

The International Harvester 240A and the International Harvester I-9 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 240A leads on rated power with 40 hp against 35 hp. International Harvester I-9 is the lighter machine (2,914 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 1941). In short: choose the International Harvester 240A for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester I-9 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

35 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

The gasoline engine was standard on the I-9, and an option on the W-9 until 1947, when it became the standard engine.Reference

Total built

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67,418Reference

Original price

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$3,300Reference

Steering

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worm-type gearReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

30.1 kWReference

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Engine (net)

27.8 kWReference

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Displacement

2.9 LReference

5.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 129 mmReference

112 x 140 mmReference

Power (net)

27.8 kWReference

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Power (gross)

30.1 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

1500Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

37.9 LReference

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Coolant capacity

11.7 LReference

37.9 LReference

Fuel tank

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136.3 LReference

Aux. fuel

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3.3 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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26.1 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

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33.6 kWReference

Compression

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5.4:1Reference

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

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

208 cmReference

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Weight

4700 to 4900 poundsReference

2914 kgReference

Ag front

11Lx16Reference

7.50-18Reference

Ag rear

16.9x24Reference

14-32Reference

Length

340 cmReference

Width

209 cmReference

173 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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167 cmReference

International Harvester 240A attachments

Variants

I-9

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gasReference

ID-9

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dieselReference

W-9

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farm tractorReference

I-9 Serial Numbers

1940

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501Reference

1941

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578Reference

1942

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3003Reference

1943

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3651Reference

1944

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5501Reference

1945

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11459Reference

1946

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17294Reference

1947

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22715Reference

1948

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29207Reference

1949

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36159Reference

1950

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45551Reference

1951

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51739Reference

1952

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59407Reference

1953

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64014Reference

1954

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67969Reference

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.