The International Harvester 240 is a 2WD utility tractor manufactured by International Harvester from 1958 to 1962. The International Harvester 240 is equipped with a 2.0 L (122.7 cu·in) four-cylinder gasoline engine and one of two transmissions: a sliding gear transmission with 4 forward and 1 reverse gears and dry disc clutch or a sliding gear (high speed option) transmission.
The IH 240 utility tractor used the International Harvester C-123 engine. It is a 2.0 L, 2,011 cm2, (122.7 cu·in) four-cylinder natural aspirated gasoline engine with 79.0 mm (3.11 in) of the cylinder bore and 102.0 mm (4.02 in) of the piston stroke. The compression ratio rating is 7.3:1. This engine produced 40.5 PS (29.8 kW; 40.0 HP) at 2,000 rpm of output power and 137.0 N·m (14 kg·m, 101 ft·lb) at 1,200 rpm.
The International 240 is equipped with manual or hydrostatic power (optional) steering, independent mechanical disc brakes, open operator station, and 61.3 liters (16.2 US gal.; 13.5 Imp. gal) fuel tank.
Following attachments are available for the IH 240 utility tractor:
- International Harvester 2001 loader
- IH-Wagner 65 backhoe
International Harvester 240 Specifications
| General Specifications | |
| Model | International Harvester 240 |
| Length | 2,940 mm (115.7 in) |
| Width | 2,230 mm (87.8 in) |
| Height | 1,470 mm (57.9 in) |
| Wheel base | 1,900 mm (74.8 in) |
| Weight (operating) | 1,650 kg (3,640 lbs) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 61.3 liters (16.2 US gal.; 13.5 Imp. gal) |
| Battery | 6V |
| Cabin type | Open operator station |
| Engine | |
| Engine model | International Harvester C-123 |
| Engine type | Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Displacement | 2.0 L, 2,011 cm2, (122.7 cu·in) |
| Bore and stroke | 79.0 mm X 102.0 mm (3.11 in X 4.02 in) |
| Compression ratio | 7.3:1 |
| Horsepower | 40.5 PS (29.8 kW; 40.0 HP) at 2,000 rpm |
| Torque | 137.0 N·m (14 kg·m, 101 ft·lb) at 1,200 rpm |
| Starter | Electric |
| Oil capacity: | 4.7 L (5 US. qt, 4.1 Imp. qt.) |
| Coolant capacity: | 14.2 L (15 US. qt, 12.5 Imp. qt.) |
| Transmission and chassis | |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD |
| Steering type | Manual or hydrostatic power (optional) |
| Brakes | Independent mechanical disc |
| Transmission model | – |
| Transmission type | Sliding gear with dry disc clutch |
| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
| Speed | Forward: 19.0 kmh (11.8 mph) Reverse: 4.5 (2.8 mph) |
| Transmission model | |
| Transmission type | Sliding gear (high speed option) |
| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
| Speed | Forward: 21.4 kmh (13.3 mph) Reverse: 4.8 (3 mph) |
| Tires | |
| Front tires | Ag: 5.00-15 |
| Rear tires | Ag: 11.2-36 |
| Three-Point Hitch | |
| Caterogy | IH Fast Hitch |
| Control type | – |
| Lift capacity (at ends) | – |
| PTO (Power take-off shaft) | |
| Rear PTO type | Transmission |
| Rear PTO speed | 540 rpm |
| Hydraulic system | |
| Hydraulic type | – |
| Valves | 2 |
| Steering flow | 2.5 gpm (9.5 lpm) |
| Total flow | 9.3 gpm (35.2 lpm) |
mine has 12 x 24 tires on the rear
I also have one . it has 600 x 16 fronts and 12.4 x 28 rears. It also came with a IH loader.