Farmall 240 Specs & Features

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Farmall 240 Technical Specifications

Farmall 240 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1958 – 1962.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Farmall 240 covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.

Farmall 240 Production

Manufacturer:
Manufacturer:	Farmall (a part of International Harvester)
Type:	Row-Crop tractor
Factory:	Louisville, Kentucky, USA

Farmall 240 Power

Engine:
Plows:	2
Drawbar (tested):	27.62 hp 20.6 kW
Belt (tested):	30.99 hp 23.1 kW

Farmall 240 Mechanical

Chassis:

4×2 2WD

Steering:

manual

Brakes:

mechanical disc

Cab:

Open operator station.

Transmission:

4-speed gear

Tracktor Hitch

Type:

IH Fast Hitch

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:	live
Rear RPM:	540

Farmall 240 Engine detail

Engine Detail
International Harvester C-123
gasoline
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	122.7 ci 2.0 L
Bore/Stroke:	3.125×4.00 inches 79 x 102 mm
Air cleaner:	oil bath
Rated RPM:	2000
Firing order:	1-3-4-2
Starter volts:	6
Oil capacity:	5 qts 4.7 L

Farmall 240 Transmission overview

Engine Oil

Type:	gear
Gears:	4 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch:	dry disc

Farmall 240 Dimensions

Wheelbase:	82.2 inches 208 cm
Operating weight:	3763 lbs 1706 kg
Ballasted weight:	6085 lbs 2760 kg
Front tread:	7.7 inches 19 cm
Rear tread:	48 to 80 inches 121 to 203 cm

Farmall 240 Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 667

Nebraska Tractor Test 667
Gasoline 4-speed 2WD September 5 – 20, 1958 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 667 file
Belt power (max):	30.99 hp 23.1 kW
Belt fuel use (max):	2.7 gal/hour 10.2 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	27.62 hp 20.6 kW
Gear 2 used for power test.
Max pull:	4,343 lbs 1969 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

FAQ

Is Farmall 240 a good tractor?

The Farmall 240 is one of the great tractors in the Farmall (a part of International Harvester) stable, and it has earned Farmall (a part of International Harvester) a fantastic reputation.

How much oil does a Farmall 240 take?

Check out the Farmall 240 oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.

Do tractors have VIN numbers?

Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.

What was the last year Farmall (a part of International Harvester) made the 140

The Farmall 240 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1958 – 1962