Case IH 5240 (DT)
Built: 06/1989–06/1997 · Series: 5200 er-Baureihe
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Case IH 5240 (DT): four-wheel-drive field tractor with a water-cooled 5,883cc six-cylinder diesel, 79.4 kW and 442 Nm of torque
Case IH was formed in 1985 from the merger of J.I. Case and International Harvester's agricultural equipment division. The 5200 series occupied the manufacturer's upper mid-range segment through the 1980s and 1990s, with six-cylinder engines for heavier haulage work.
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The 5240 (DT) carries a water-cooled six-cylinder diesel engine with 5,883 cc of displacement, producing 79.4 kW (108 hp) at 2,200 rpm and delivering 442 Nm of torque. At 4,390 mm long, 2,438 mm wide and with a 2,634 mm wheelbase, the machine weighs 4,590 kg; overall height is 2,715 mm and top speed is 25 km/h.
The DT designation stands for doppia trazione, meaning four-wheel drive, common on this brand's series with Italian roots. With six cylinders, close to 6 litres of displacement and a weight just under 4.6 tonnes, the 5240 belongs to the class of heavy field tractors for ploughing, cultivating and haulage on large farms, where four-wheel drive spreads pulling force across both axles.
When buying a used 5240 (DT), the condition of the front axle and the four-wheel-drive transfer gearbox matters, since these components are under particular strain during towing work at full load. Also worth checking are the clutch, the tightness of the cooling system and hydraulics, and wear on the tow hitch, which carries heavy loads on a machine of this weight class.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Case IH 5240 (DT), Case IH (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 108 hp (79.4 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,200 rpmcorrect |
| Torque | 442 Nmcorrect |
| Speed at max. torque | 1,205 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 5,883 cm³correct |
| Bore | 102 mmcorrect |
| Stroke | 120 mmcorrect |
| Compression ratio | 17.5correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 4,390 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,438 mmcorrect |
| Height | 2,715 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,634 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 561 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 4,590 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear- and four-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 16 V/12 R or 24 V/20 Rcorrect |
| Front tyres | 10.00-16 ASF (DT: 14.9 R 24 AS)correct |
| Rear tyres | 18.4 R 38 AScorrect |
| Top speed | 25 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Construction | semi-frame constructioncorrect |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 17.3 kW/t (79 kW / 4.6 t)
Power class: Large (100–180 hp)
Stronger than 70% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,663 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Case IH 5240 (DT) have?
The Case IH 5240 (DT) delivers 108 hp.
How much does the Case IH 5240 (DT) weigh?
The unladen weight is 4,590 kg.
What engine does the Case IH 5240 (DT) have?
6 cylinders, 5,883 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Case IH 5240 (DT) go?
Top speed is 25 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Case IH 5240 (DT)?
4,390 mm × 2,438 mm × 2,715 mm.
When was the Case IH 5240 (DT) built?
Production years: 06/1989–06/1997.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Check front and rear tyre sizes: mismatched pairs strain the drivetrain.
- Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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