Compare/CaseIH 3230 vs CaseIH 685

CaseIH 3230 vs CaseIH 685

Verdict: CaseIH 3230 vs CaseIH 685

The CaseIH 3230 and the CaseIH 685 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH 685 leads on rated power with 61 hp against 60 hp. CaseIH 685 is the lighter machine (2,567 kg vs 6,147 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH 3230 is the newer design (1994 vs 1985). In short: choose the CaseIH 685 for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH 3230 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Rated power

60 hp

61 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIHReference

With With 16.9x30 rear tires. Speeds in direct mode same as regular synchromesh transmission.Reference

Four synchronized gears in two ranges, plus reverse range.Reference

Final drives

planetaryReference

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Differential lock

electro-hydraulic (cab)Reference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

44.7 kWReference

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Engine (net)

41.8 kWReference

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Displacement

3.4 LReference

3.9 LReference

Power (net)

41.8 kWReference

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Power (gross)

44.7 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

dual paper elementsReference

Pre-heating

ether (optional)Reference

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Rated RPM

2300Reference

2400Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

7.5 LReference

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Oil change

200 hReference

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Coolant capacity

13.7 LReference

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Engine

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50.8 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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39.4 kWReference

Bore/Stroke

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98 x 129 mmReference

Power

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50.8 kWReference

Compression

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16:1Reference

Power at rated engine speed

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45.5 kWReference

Max power

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39.4 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

2WD Oil capacity

34.0 LReference

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4WD Oil capacity

36.5 LReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

38.8 kWReference

46.0 kWReference

2WD Hydraulic system

34.1 LReference

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4WD Hydraulic system

36.7 LReference

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Type

synchromesh creeperReference

two-speed power shiftReference

2WD Capacity

34.1 LReference

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4WD Capacity

36.7 LReference

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Pressure

172.4 barReference

Valves

0 to 3Reference

1 or 2Reference

Total flow

67.0 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

II/IReference

Control

draft and position controlReference

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Rear lift

1662 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

12-inch dry cerametallic (optional)Reference

304mm dry discReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

PTO (tested)

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45.5 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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34.1 LReference

Capacity

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34.1 LReference

Pump flow

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70.4 lpmReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1478 kgReference

Engine RPM

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1000@2190Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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43.8 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

112.0 LReference

75.7 LReference

Max capacity

5499 kgReference

4604 kgReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

214 cmReference

223 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

223 cmReference

216 cmReference

Weight

6147 to 6905 poundsReference

2567 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

16.9-28Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 16.9-28Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 8.3-24. Rear: 16.9-28Reference

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Front tread

223 to 243 cmReference

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Shipping

3132 kgReference

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Rear tire

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16.9-30Reference

Ag front

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7.50-16Reference

Ag rear

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16.9-30Reference

Length

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359 cmReference

Width

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162 cmReference

2WD Height

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237 cmReference

4WD Height

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245 cmReference

Ground clearance

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29 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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132 to 195 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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160 to 198 cmReference

Rear tread

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142 to 193 cmReference

2WD Operating

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2567 kgReference

Ballasted

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4012 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

65 (cab, ROPS opt.)Reference

45Reference

Battery CCA

750Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Speeds

Variants

685

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utilityReference

685-O

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orchardReference

685 Serial Numbers

1985

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15000Reference

1986

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18000Reference

1987

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19558Reference

1988

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23107Reference

1989

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26391Reference

1990

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29371Reference

Location:

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Serial number plate on the tractors front-right axle support.Reference

Test results

Fuel use

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15.1 l/hourReference

Max pull

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3269 kgReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.