International Harvester 240: all source data

All 68 values recorded for this model, as the source lists them and in its units. The spec sheet shows the same data checked, typed and converted.

Overview

Production
ManufacturerInternational Harvester
(no label)Utility tractor
(no label)Built in Louisville, Kentucky, USA
(no label)Original price was $2,700 in 1962
Engine
(no label)International Harvester 2.0L 4-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank16.2 gal | 61.3 L
Transmission
(no label)4-speed sliding gear
Power
Engine (gross)38.5 hp | 28.7 kW
Drawbar (claimed)28 hp | 20.9 kW
Belt (claimed)31 hp | 23.1 kW
Plows2
Drawbar (tested)28.07 hp | 20.9 kW
Belt (tested)30.82 hp | 23.0 kW
Mechanical
(no label)Two-wheel drive
Steeringmanual
Steeringhydrostatic power
(no label)Independent mechanical disc brakes
(no label)Open operator station.
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Valves2
Total flow9.3 gpm | 35.2 lpm
Steering flow2.5 gpm | 9.5 lpm
Hitch
TypeIH Fast Hitch
Pto
Rear PTOtransmission
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)
Engine RPM540@1650
Dimensions
Wheelbase75 inches | 190 cm
Weight3140 to 3637 pounds
Front tire5.50-15
Rear tire11-24
Serial location
(no label)Serial number plate on the clutch housing, left side.

Engine

Engine detail
(no label)International Harvester C-123
(no label)gasoline
(no label)4-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement122.7 ci | 2.0 L
Bore/Stroke3.125x4.00 inches | 79 x 102 mm
Power (gross)38.5 hp | 28.7 kW
Air cleaneroil bath
Compression6.8:1
Rated RPM2000
Torque101 lb-ft | 137.0 Nm
Torque RPM1200
Firing order1-3-4-2
Starter volts6
Oil capacity5 qts | 4.7 L
Coolant capacity (Coolant)15 qts | 14.2 L

Transmission

Transmission
Typesliding gear
Gears4 forward and 1 reverse
Clutchdry disc
Typesliding gear
Gears4 forward and 1 reverse
(no label)Optional high-speed version of the 4-speed transmission.

Dimensions

Tires
Ag front5.50-15
Ag rear11-24
Ag front6.00-16
Ag rear10-24
Ag rear12-24
Dimensions
Wheelbase75 inches | 190 cm
Length116 inches | 294 cm
Width63 inches | 160 cm
Height (steering wheel)58 inches | 147 cm
Ground clearance13 inches (frame) | 33 cm
Clearance (front axle)17 inches | 43 cm
Rear tread48 to 64 inches | 121 to 162 cm
Weight
Shipping3140 lbs | 1424 kg
Operating3637 lbs | 1649 kg
Ballasted4781 lbs | 2168 kg