540 International Harvester 540 Specifications & Technical Data (1979—2026)

The International 540 Wheel Loader, manufactured since 1979, is a construction machine with a bucket width of 2 meters. It has a m…

The International 540 Wheel Loader, manufactured since 1979, is a construction machine with a bucket width of 2 meters. It has a maximum discharge height of 3 meters and a travel speed of 34 km/h. The transport height is 3 meters and the turning radius outside is 7 meters. The bucket capacity ranges from a minimum of 2 cubic meters to a maximum of 3 cubic meters.

Technical specs - 540 International Harvester

Specification

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Standard tyres
23.5 x 25
Bucket width
2.9 m
Bucket capacity min.
2.37 m³
Bucket capacity max.
3.63 m³
Transport height
3.36 m
Travel speed
34.2 km/h
Max. discharge height
3.04 m
Turning radius outside
7.82 m
Engine manuf.
International
Engine type
DT-466B
Engine power
149 kW
Displacement
7.63 l
Revolutions at max torque
1800 rpm
Max. torque
691 Nm
No. of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore x stroke
109 x 136 mm

More technical details, like: weight, bucket capacity, steering mode, transport length, transport width, lifting force, model series, dimension lxwxh, emission level are available in the full technical specs.

Basic model with ROPS cabin, std. shovel and teeth

Special equipment

Diesel particulate filter
No
Swing loader
No
telescopic
No
Aircondition
No
Quick hitch hydr.
No
Quick hitch mech.
No

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International Harvester 540 FAQ

When was the International Harvester 540 manufactured?

The International Harvester 540 was first produced in 1979.

What is the transport height of the International Harvester 540 wheel loader?

The transport height of the International Harvester 540 wheel loader is 3.36 meters.

What is the travel speed of the International Harvester 540 wheel loader?

The International Harvester 540 wheel loader has a travel speed of 34.2 km/h.

What is the standard tyre size of the International Harvester 540?

The International Harvester 540 has standard tyres sized 23.5 x 25.

What is the turning radius of the International Harvester 540 wheel loader?

The International Harvester 540 wheel loader has an outside turning radius of 7.82 meters.

What is the material handling capacity of the International Harvester 540 in terms of discharge height?

The International Harvester 540 has a maximum discharge height of 3.04 meters.

What are the bucket specifications of the International Harvester 540 wheel loader?

The International Harvester 540 wheel loader has a bucket width of 2.9 meters, with a capacity ranging from 2.37 to 3.63 cubic meters.

How much is a International Harvester 540 Wheel loader (1979u20132025) worth?

The residual value of the International Harvester 540 depends on the machine's individual parameters. Visit the LECTURA Valuation to check it.

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Standard tyres:
23.5 x 25
Bucket width:
2.9 m
Bucket capacity min.:
2.37 m³
Bucket capacity max.:
3.63 m³

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