 McCormick Farmall 240 tricycle, 1958 | |
| Model history | |
|---|---|
| Model introduced | 1958 |
| Model discontinued | 1961 |
| Model status | Discontinued |
| No. produced | 3,624 |
| Preceded by | Farmall 230 |
| Superseded by | Farmall 404 |
| Engine Specification | |
| Engine make | International |
| Engine model | C-123 |
| Fuel type | gasoline |
| Power hp | 40 engine, 31 belt, 28 drawbar |
| Governed rpm | 2000 |
| Displacement cu in /(litre) | 123 ci |
| No. of Cylinders | 4 |
| Bore in (mm) | 3.125" |
| Stroke in (mm) | 4" |
| Cooling system | water |
| Naturally aspirated, Turbo or Supercharged | NA |
| Transmission Details | |
| Transmission type | sliding gear |
| Gearbox make | International |
| Forward | 4 |
| Reverse | 1 |
| Drive | 2-WD |
| General Data | |
| Linkage Category | 3-point "Fast Hitch" |
| Tyre Sizes (std/options) | |
| Front | 5.00-15 4-ply |
| Rear | 11.2-36 4-ply |
| Tractor Dimensions | |
| Length (inches/metres) | 120 in |
| Width (inches/meters) | 80 in |
| Height (inches/meters) | 64" |
| Weight (nominal) lb/kg | 3340 lb |
| Turning circle (nominal) inches/meters | 15 ft |
| Wheelbase | 82" |
| Other info | |
| Factories | Tractor Works, Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Plow rating | 2-3 |
| Nebraska Tests No. | 667 |
| Approximate Cost new in (year) | $2670 (1962) |
The Farmall 240 was built by International Harvester from 1958 to 1961 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Model History[]
- For Company history see
- Main article: International Harvester
The Farmall 240 replaced the Farmall 230. The 240 was completely restyled with a new squared-off, forward-leaning, 4-crossbar grille and white paint wrapping around the sides of the grille and along the sides of the engine compartment. A redesigned chassis featured a centered steering wheel, replacing the offset wheel and outside-left steering rods of the 230. The driver position was moved forward of the rear axle and lowered, so that the feet straddled the chassis. The 240 was 240 lb heavier than the 230. A slight increase in the compression ratio and an increase in governed speed from 1800 to 2000 rpm boosted the power output to 31 pto and 28 drawbar hp, enough to make the 240 a 2-3 plow tractor.
Tractor Comparison[]
International Harvester began 1958 with the Farmall 230 aimed at the small row-crop market but with a power output near the lower end of the group. In mid-year the Farmall 240 replaced the 230 and, with slightly more power, competed better with the Allis-Chalmers D-12, Case 211B, Ford 741, John Deere 430, and Minneapolis-Moline 335. The Oliver 660 was larger, more powerful, and more expensive, as was the later John Deere 1010. With the whole class moving up in power, International Harvester replaced the Farmall 240 with the larger-engined Farmall 404 in 1962.
| Make & model | Pto hp | Weight (lb) | Price ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCormick Farmall 240 | 31 | 3340 | 2670 (1962) |
| Allis-Chalmers D-12 | 29 | 2800 | 2766 (1961) |
| Case 211B | 31 | 2958 | 2500 (1959) |
| Case 441 | 33 | 2990 | 2940 (1961) |
| Ford 741 | 34 | 3291 | 2670 (1962) |
| John Deere 430 Tricycle | 29 | 3000 | 2500 (1960) |
| John Deere 1010 | 36 | 3865 | 3360 (1965) |
| Minneapolis-Moline 335 | 33 | 3485 | 2500 (1959) |
| Oliver 660 | 40 | 4047 | 3265 (1964) |
| McCormick Farmall 404 | 37 | 3400 | 2960 (1962) |
Note: Some specifications and prices for comparison tables from [1] and [2]
Timeline[]
- 1958 - McCormick Farmall 240 replaced McCormick Farmall 230
- 1961 - McCormick Farmall 404 replaced McCormick Farmall 240
Factory locations[]
Specification[]
See Infobox for basic details
- 4-cylinder gasoline engine
- 4-speed transmission
- Dual front wheels
- Electric starter and lights
- hydraulic system with "Tel-A-Depth" depth control
- 2-point "Fast Hitch" with traction control
- Standard tires
- Front: 5.00-15 4-ply dual
- Rear: 11.2-36 4-ply
Variations and Options[]
- Single front wheel
- Adjustable front axle
- Power adjusted rear wheels
- "Hydra-Creeper" slow-speed attachment
- "Hydra Touch" hydraulics
- 3-point "Fast Hitch" with traction control
- Pto
- Belt pulley
- Optional tires
- Front: 4.00-15 or 4.00-19 4-ply, 6.00-12 4-ply single, 6.50-16 or 7.50-10 6-ply single; 5.50-16 or 6.00-16 4-ply (1959)
- Rear: 9-36 or 12.4-36 4-ply
Serial Numbers Information[]
| Year | Serial no. run start[3] |
Serial no. run End[3] |
Number Built | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | 501 | 1776 | 1276 | |
| 1959 | 1777 | 3414 | 1638 | |
| 1960 | 3415 | 3988 | 574 | |
| 1961 | 3989 | 4124 | 573 | |
| Total built | 3624 | |||
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See also[]
- McCormick Farmall 230
- McCormick Farmall 404
- International 240 Utility
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