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International Harvester 240A

International Harvester 240A — Industrial tractor · 40 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The International Harvester 240A is a lighter industrial tractor model, with a rating of approximately 40 hp. It was manufactured from 1978 to 1982. The 240A features a 3-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine and a hydrostatic transmission with two-wheel drive, and has an operating weight of 4700 to 4900 pounds. It is suitable for operations covering up to 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power
40 hp
Weight
4700 to 4900 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
62 rows
Recorded power
40 hp
Recorded weight
2131 kg
Transmissions
hydrostatic
Production years
1978-1982
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerInternational HarvesterReference
Industrial tractorReference
Two-wheel driveReference
Power steeringReference
Independent hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Two-post ROPS.Reference

Engine

International Harvester 2.9L 3-cyl dieselReference
Engine (gross)30.1 kWReference
Engine (net)27.8 kWReference
International Harvester D-179Reference
dieselReference
3-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement2.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke98 x 129 mmReference
Power (net)27.8 kWReference
Power (gross)30.1 kWReference
Rated RPM2200Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity7.6 LReference
Coolant capacity11.7 LReference

Transmission

hydrostaticReference
8-speed gearReference
6-speed torque converterReference
Gear Shipping weight2131 kgReference
TypehydrostaticReference
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
Oil capacity37.9 LReference
TypegearReference
Gears8 forward and 4 reverseReference
Typetorque converterReference
Gears6 forward and 3 reverseReference
Synchronized transmission with torque converter. Available on the International 240A loader tractor.Reference

Capacities

Fuel75.7 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system37.9 LReference
Typeopen centerReference
Capacity37.9 LReference
Pressure172.4 barReference
Pump flow50.3 lpmReference
Total flow59.8 lpmReference
Steering flow9.5 lpmReference
Steering press.172.4 barReference
Rear TypeIReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase208 cmReference
Weight4700 to 4900 poundsReference
Ag front7.50x16Reference
Ag front9.00x10 (Lo-Boy)Reference
Ag rear14.9x24Reference
Ag rear18.4x16.1 (Lo-Boy)Reference
Ag front11Lx16Reference
Ag rear14.9x28Reference
Ag rear16.9x24Reference
Length340 cmReference
Width200 cmReference
Width209 cmReference
Height (ROPS)227 cmReference
Height (ROPS)244 cmReference
Hydro Shipping weight2222 kgReference
Ground clearance32 cmReference

International Harvester 240A attachments

front-end loaderReference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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