Compare/CaseIH 685 vs CaseIH Farmall 60

CaseIH 685 vs CaseIH Farmall 60

Verdict: CaseIH 685 vs CaseIH Farmall 60

The CaseIH 685 and the CaseIH Farmall 60 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 4,209 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH Farmall 60 is the newer design (2008 vs 1985). In short: choose the CaseIH 685 for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH Farmall 60 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

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Best match

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CaseIH

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Best match

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Rated power

61 hp

60 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIHReference

ShibauraReference

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

PTO performanceReference

Distributor

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CaseIHReference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Variants

685

utilityReference

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685-O

orchardReference

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Engine

50.8 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

39.4 kWReference

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Displacement

3.9 LReference

2.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 129 mmReference

84 x 100 mmReference

Power

50.8 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual paper elementsReference

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Compression

16:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2400Reference

2800Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

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Power at rated engine speed

45.5 kWReference

38.5 kWReference

Max power

39.4 kWReference

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Fuel tank

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51.1 LReference

Engine (gross)

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44.7 kWReference

Power (gross)

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44.7 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

12 forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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Power ShuttleReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

46.0 kWReference

38.0 kWReference

PTO (tested)

45.5 kWReference

38.5 kWReference

Hydraulic system

34.1 LReference

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Type

two-speed power shiftReference

open centerReference

Capacity

34.1 LReference

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Pressure

172.4 barReference

171.6 barReference

Valves

1 or 2Reference

0 to 3Reference

Pump flow

70.4 lpmReference

45.4 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

1/2Reference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1478 kgReference

1571 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

304mm dry discReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2190Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

43.8 kWReference

38.6 kWReference

Total flow

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66.4 lpmReference

Steering flow

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20.8 lpmReference

Capacities

Fuel

75.7 LReference

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Max capacity

4604 kgReference

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Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

223 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

216 cmReference

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Weight

2567 kgReference

1922 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

8x16Reference

Rear tire

16.9-30Reference

14.9x24Reference

Ag front

7.50-16Reference

9.5x16Reference

Ag rear

16.9-30Reference

14.9x28Reference

Length

359 cmReference

348 cmReference

Width

162 cmReference

163 cmReference

2WD Height

237 cmReference

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4WD Height

245 cmReference

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Ground clearance

29 cmReference

32 cmReference

2WD Front tread

132 to 195 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

160 to 198 cmReference

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Rear tread

142 to 193 cmReference

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2WD Operating

2567 kgReference

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Ballasted

4012 kgReference

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Wheelbase

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189 cmReference

Lawn/turf front

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27/12LLx15Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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22.5LLx16.1Reference

Industrial front

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12-16.5Reference

Industrial rear

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18.4-24Reference

Height

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241 cmReference

685 Serial Numbers

1985

15000Reference

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1986

18000Reference

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1987

19558Reference

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1988

23107Reference

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1989

26391Reference

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1990

29371Reference

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Location:

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

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

45Reference

55Reference

Battery CCA

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750Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Test results

Fuel use

15.1 l/hourReference

13.2 l/hourReference

Max pull

3269 kgReference

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CaseIH Farmall 60 attachments

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.