[Farmall] 240U question

[Mike Sloane]

I think that Jim's reply says it all - IH pushed the 240U as a general 
utility machine for government road and parks departments. I believe the 
machine eventually evolved into the 2444 and 2424, which could be 
equipped with loaders, power steering, etc. So basically, you could 
order a 240U "your way", based on what the purchasing department thought 
they needed (not the usual "one size fits all" approach that was 
traditional). At least that is what I think, for what it is worth. :-)

Mike

Jim Becker wrote:

> Parts book shows W10-24, W12-24, W10-28, and W12-28 rims in the conventional
> 4 lug style.  It also lists W10-24, W10-28, and W12-28 rims in power adjust.
> There is also a W12-24 with attached disc.  Checking the front axle, I find
> 2 versions of the steering knuckle and front axle extension.  One each is
> described as "with increased clearance axle).  The only front wheel listed
> is the 4.25KA-16DC.  This parts book was revised to 6/60.
> 
> I haven't been around enough 240Us to know what tire sizes were common
> 
> Jim Becker        jim.becker at verizon.net
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Lane Freeman" <lmfree at ptd.net>
> To: "farmall list" <farmall at lists.antique-tractor.com>
> Sent: Sunday, June 06, 2004 6:10 PM
> Subject: [Farmall] 240U question
> 
> 
> 
>>I was working on two of my 240 U's today and noticed one was considerably
>>higher than the other.  Everything looked to be the same but on closer
>>examination I noticed the front spindles on the taller tractor were about
> 
> 4
> 
>>inches longer and then upon looking at the rear tires I noticed they were
>>28's instead of 24's.  I then checked all the other 240U's and they all
> 
> have
> 
>>the shorter spindles and 24 inch rears.   I  the 240 series I was only
> 
> aware
> 
>>of the 240 RowCrop and the standard 240U.  Can anyone help ID the taller
>>240U?  If this is any help, the tractor was yellow in a previous life as
> 
> can
> 
>>be seen under the faded peeling red paint.
>>
>>
>>Lane Freeman
>>New Tripoli, PA
> 
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