- Vehicle type: unspecified
- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- No lab test on file
- 1958–1963
- 7,210 built
It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
We looked and the record does not say what this machine is. How we decide what a machine is
International Harvester International 340 specs: hp, weight, years
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER C-135 four-cylinder petrol. The manufacturer claimed 37.4 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
37.4 hp
27.9 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 340”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 5,194 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 9.5 gpm
- Top speed
- 15.5 mph
International Harvester International 340 specs: key facts
The International Harvester International 340 was built from 1958 to 1963.
The International Harvester International 340 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 27.9 kW (37.4 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The International Harvester International 340 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The International Harvester International 340 has a INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER C-135 engine, a 4-cylinder 2.21 L petrol unit.Source 2
The International Harvester International 340 weighs 2,356 kg (5,194 lb) unladen.
The International Harvester International 340 has a dependent rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The hydraulic pump of the International Harvester International 340 delivers 36.1 L/min (9.5 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 340”
How does the International 340 compare with its class?
- Strength:
A hydraulic pump flow of 36.1 L/min is high for its class — 66% above the median of 21.8 L/min across the 123 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Strength:
A maximum engine torque of 174 N·m is high for its class — 24% above the median of 140 N·m across the 103 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Worth knowing:
An unladen mass of 2,356 kg is high for its class — 32% above the median of 1,790 kg across the 175 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 175 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does an International 340 have?
The only figure for the International 340 is 37.4 hp (27.9 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 340”
What engine is in an International 340?
An International 340 has an INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER C-135, a 4-cylinder 2.21 L petrol engine.
| Make & model | INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER C-135Source 2 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4, liquid-cooledSource 2 |
| Displacement | 134.8 ci · 2.21 LSource 2 |
| Max torque | 128 lb·ft · 174 N·m @ 1,200 rpm |
| Electrical system | 6 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 340”
How much will an International 340 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the International 340 are below.
| Pump flow | 9.5 gpm · 36.1 L/min |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | Dependent, transmission-driven, 540 rpm @ 1,776 engine rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 340”
What transmission does an International 340 have?
Transmission specifications for the International 340 are below.
| Clutch | Pedal operated dry Rockford single plate clutch |
|---|---|
| Steering | Mechanical gear steering |
| Top speed | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 340”
How much does an International 340 weigh?
An International 340 weighs 5,194 lb (2,356 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 5,194 lb · 2,356 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 73.5 in · 1,867 mm |
| Length | 117.0 in · 2,972 mm |
| Width | 64.0 in · 1,626 mm |
| Height | 59.0 in · 1,499 mm |
| Ground clearance | 13.0 in · 330 mm |
| Front track | 50.0–88.0 in · 1,270–2,235 mm |
| Rear track | 48.0–92.0 in · 1,219–2,337 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 12.0 ft · 3.66 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 340”
What oil does an International 340 take, and how much?
An International 340 engine takes 5.0 qt (4.7 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 5.0 qt · 4.7 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 340” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 40.0 qt · 37.9 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 340” · single source, not independently verified |
| Hydraulic | 13.5 qt · 12.8 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 340” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 15.0 qt · 14.2 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 340” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with an International 340?
Within 10% of its 37.4 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Hürlimann D 80 SSK37.4 hp engine, claimed · 1956–1958Side by side with the International 340 →
- ALLIS-CHALMERS WD-4537.4 hp engine, claimed · 1953–1957Side by side with the International 340 →
- SAME DA 38 (DT)37.4 hp engine, claimed · 1952–1957Side by side with the International 340 →
- Warchalowski WT-42A37.4 hp engine, claimed · 1964–1969Side by side with the International 340 →
- Kramer KL 40037.3 hp engine, claimed · 1960–1967Side by side with the International 340 →
- Eicher EM 300/2 Königstiger37.3 hp engine, claimed · 1963–1968Side by side with the International 340 →
Common questions about the International Harvester International 340
Is an International 340 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The International Harvester International 340 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does an International 340 have?
An International 340 has a dependent 540 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “IHC International 330”; and Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 340”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: IHC 340 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-118713 · revision 1055416. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: IHC International 330 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-118426 · revision 1027452. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document