Tractor · 1958Unverified
International Harvester 240
International Harvester 240 — Utility tractor · 39 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
39 hp
Max power
20.9 kW
Weight
3140 to 3637 pounds
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Overview
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterReference
Utility tractorReference
Built in Louisville, Kentucky, USAReference
Original price was $2,700 in 1962Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
SteeringmanualReference
Steeringhydrostatic powerReference
Independent mechanical disc brakesReference
Open operator station.Reference
Variants
International 240utility tractorReference
Farmall 240row-crop tractorReference
Engine
International Harvester 2.0L 4-cyl gasolineReference
Fuel tank61.3 LReference
Engine (gross)28.7 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)20.9 kWReference
Belt (claimed)23.1 kWReference
Plows2Reference
Drawbar (tested)20.9 kWReference
Belt (tested)23.0 kWReference
International Harvester C-123Reference
gasolineReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement2.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke79 x 102 mmReference
Power (gross)28.7 kWReference
Air cleaneroil bathReference
Compression6.8:1Reference
Rated RPM2000Reference
Torque137.0 NmReference
Torque RPM1200Reference
Firing order1-3-4-2Reference
Starter volts6Reference
Oil capacity4.7 LReference
Coolant capacity14.2 LReference
Belt power (max)23.0 kWReference
Max power20.9 kWReference
Transmission
4-speed sliding gearReference
Typesliding gearReference
Gears4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutchdry discReference
Optional high-speed version of the 4-speed transmission.Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Typeopen centerReference
Valves2Reference
Total flow35.2 lpmReference
Steering flow9.5 lpmReference
TypeIH Fast HitchReference
Rear PTOtransmissionReference
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM540@1650Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase190 cmReference
Weight3140 to 3637 poundsReference
Front tire5.50-15Reference
Rear tire11-24Reference
Weight782 kgReference
Ag front5.50-15Reference
Ag rear11-24Reference
Ag front6.00-16Reference
Ag rear10-24Reference
Ag rear12-24Reference
Length294 cmReference
Width160 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)147 cmReference
Ground clearance33 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)43 cmReference
Rear tread121 to 162 cmReference
Shipping1424 kgReference
Operating1649 kgReference
Ballasted2168 kgReference
International Harvester 240 attachments
front-end loaderReference
backhoeReference
240 Serial Number Location
Serial number plate on the clutch housing, left side.Reference
240 Serial Numbers
1958501 (IH)Reference
19594835 (IH)Reference
19608628 (IH)Reference
196110079 (IH)Reference
196210727 (IH)Reference
Final10789 (IH)Reference
1958501 (Farmall)Reference
19591777 (Farmall)Reference
19603415 (Farmall)Reference
19613989 (Farmall)Reference
Final4124 (Farmall)Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Attachment overview
IH-Wagner 110 loaderReference
Wagner 120 loaderReference
International Harvester 2001 loaderReference
BackhoeReference
Wagner 65 Backhoe
Backhoe typeWagner 65 BackhoeReference
Transport height299 cmReference
Digging depth304 cmReference
Reach from pivot381 cmReference
Loading height243 cmReference
Swing Arc180°Reference
Test results
Gasoline 2WDSeptember 6 - 20, 1958Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 668 fileReference
Belt fuel use (max)10.2 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 3 used for power test.Reference
Max pull1988 kgReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.