Head to head · Utility

International Harvester 240 vs International Harvester F-270

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International HarvesterModel A

International Harvester 240

Utility

power
40 hp
displacement
123 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
4
Full 240 specs
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International HarvesterModel B

International Harvester F-270

Utility

power
40 hp
displacement
136 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
6
Full F-270 specs
International HarvesterInternational Harvester 240
vs
International HarvesterInternational Harvester F-270

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
24040 hp
F-27040 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

240 is in the 33rd percentile; F-270 is in the 33rd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ F-270 higher · +13 ci (+11%)
240123 ci
F-270136 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

240 is in the 30th percentile; F-270 is in the 35th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
2404
F-2704
Median Utility Tractor4

240 is in the 50th percentile; F-270 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ F-270 higher · +2 (+50%)
2404
F-2706
Median Utility Tractor12

240 is in the 4th percentile; F-270 is in the 11th · 4,941 models

240 (A)F-270 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecInternational Harvester 240International Harvester F-270Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterInternational HarvesterSame
Model240F-270—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecInternational Harvester 240International Harvester F-270Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterInternational HarvesterSame
ModelC-123FD 136 M—
Power Output40hp40hpSame
Rated RPM2,000RPM2,000RPMSame
Cylinders44Same
Displacement123ci136ci▲ F-270+13 ci · +11%
Bore3.1in3.3in▲ F-270+0.2 in · +6%
Stroke4in4inSame

Transmission

SpecInternational Harvester 240International Harvester F-270Difference
TypeSliding gearGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecInternational Harvester 240International Harvester F-270Difference
Length116in127in▲ F-270+11 in · +9%
Width63in87.8in▲ F-270+24.8 in · +39%
Height57.9in51.2in▲ 240+6.7 in · +13%
Operating Weight3,640lb4,092lb▲ F-270+452 lb · +12%

Hydraulics

SpecInternational Harvester 240International Harvester F-270Difference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded—
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecInternational Harvester 240International Harvester F-270Difference
TypeTransmissionNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecInternational Harvester 240International Harvester F-270Difference
Hitch TypeIH Fast HitchType I—
Hitch CategoryCategory 3Not recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecInternational Harvester 240International Harvester F-270Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeIndependent mechanical discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecInternational Harvester 240International Harvester F-270Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecInternational Harvester 240International Harvester F-270Difference
Coolant3.8gal3.3gal▲ 240+0.5 gal · +15%

Operator Station

SpecInternational Harvester 240International Harvester F-270Difference
TypeOpen operator stationNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 33rd percentile (40 hp)B · 33rd percentile (40 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 30th percentile (123 ci)B · 35th percentile (136 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 4th percentile (4)B · 11th percentile (6)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 31st percentile (3,640 lb)B · 38th percentile (4,092 lb)
A · 240B · F-270Median Utility Tractor
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