| Production | |
| Manufacturer | International Harvester |
| Industrial tractor | |
| Variants | |
| 384 | ag utility tractor |
| International Harvester 238 Engine | |
| International 2.5L 4-cyl diesel | |
| International Harvester 238 Transmissions | |
| 8-speed sliding spur gear with mechanical reverser | |
| 8-speed | |
| International Harvester 238 Power | |
| Engine (gross) | 30 hp 22.4 kW |
| Engine (net) | 28.3 hp 21.1 kW |
| Mechanical | |
| Two-wheel drive | |
| Final drives | spiral bevel gear |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Steering | power assist |
| Disc brakes | |
| Two-post ROPS. Canopy optional. | |
| Capacity | |
| Fuel | 12 gal 45.4 L |
| Hydraulic system | 9.3 gal 35.2 L |
| Hydraulics | |
| Type | open center |
| Capacity | 9.3 gal 35.2 L |
| Pressure | 2300 psi 158.6 bar |
| Pump flow | 7.8 gpm 29.5 lpm |
| Tractor hitch | |
| Rear Type | I |
| Control | hydraulic draft control |
| Power Take-off (PTO) | |
| Rear PTO | live |
| Clutch | dual-stage 229mm dry disc |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
| Dimensions & Tires | |
| Wheelbase | 76.5 inches 194 cm |
| Weight | 4900 lbs 2222 kg |
| Front tire | 7.5-16 |
| Rear tire | 14.9-24 |
| International Harvester 238 attachments | |
| front-end loader | |
| Electrical | |
| Ground | negative |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Charging amps | 28 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| References | |
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| 238 Tractor Specifications published in 1979, by International Harvester |
| Page information | |
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