International Harvester
240A
Farm tractor · 1978–1982 · 40 hp
International Harvester240A
The International Harvester 240A is a farm tractor manufactured from 1978 to 1982. It features a International Harvester D-179 engine, and two-post steering. The transmission is a hydrostatic type with infinite forward and reverse (2-range).
Engine
| Engine | International Harvester D-179 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type | diesel |
| Cylinders | 3 |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 179 ci (2.9 L) |
| Bore | 3.88 in (98 mm) |
| Stroke | 5.06 in (129 mm) |
| Power Gross | 40.3 hp (30.1 kW) |
| Power Net | 37.3 hp (27.8 kW) |
| Starter Volts | 12 |
| Oil Capacity | 8 qts (7.6 L) |
| Coolant Capacity | 12.4 qts (11.7 L) |
| Manufacturer | International Harvester |
| Rated | 2,200 RPM |
Transmission
| Transmission Type | hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse (2-range) |
| Oil Capacity | 40 qts (37.9 L) |
| Available Options | hydrostatic, 8-speed gear, 6-speed torque converter |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
|---|---|
| Pump Flow | 13.3 gpm (50.3 lpm) |
| Pressure | 2,500 psi (172.4 bar) |
| Total Flow | 15.8 gpm (59.8 lpm) |
| Steering Flow | 2.5 gpm (9.5 lpm) |
| System Capacity | 10 gal (37.9 L) |
Hitch
| Rear Type | I |
|---|
Dimensions
| Length | 134 in (340 cm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 79 in (200 cm) |
| Height Rops | 89.5 in (227 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 82 in (208 cm) |
| Ground Clearance | 12.8 in (32 cm) |
Tires & Tracks
| Front Ag | 7.50x16, 9.00x10, 11Lx16 |
|---|---|
| Rear Ag | 14.9x24, 18.4x16.1, 14.9x28, 16.9x24 |
Fuel
| Capacity | 20 gal (75.7 L) |
|---|
Steering
| Type | two-post |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 2,500 psi (172.4 bar) |