International Harvester 240

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The International Harvester 240 is a utility tractor made from 1958 to 1962. It's a 2-wheel drive machine with a manual steering system. The tractor has a 4-speed sliding gear transmission with one reverse gear, making it easy to use in different farm tasks.

Under the hood, the 240 has a 4-cylinder gasoline engine made by International Harvester. The engine is liquid-cooled and naturally aspirated, producing 40 horsepower at 2000 rpm. This power output is above average for tractors of its time. The tractor weighs 3640 lb and has a compact size, measuring 116 inches long, 63 inches wide, and 57.9 inches tall. It features the IH Fast Hitch system and a transmission-driven PTO that spins at 540 rpm. The 240 also has an open operator station and an electric starter for easy operation.

Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 40 hp (29.8 kW)

Transmission: Sliding gear

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 3640 lb (1651 kg)

Fuel Type: Gasoline

International Harvester 240 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the International Harvester 240 is Average. It is greater than 37% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Utility tractors

(across 4.7K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the International Harvester 240 is Average. It is greater than 35% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Utility tractors

(across 4.4K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the International Harvester 240 is Average. It is greater than 33% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Utility tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the International Harvester 240 is Poor. It is greater than 9% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors