Compare/CaseIH 685 vs CaseIH Farmall 60A

CaseIH 685 vs CaseIH Farmall 60A

Verdict: CaseIH 685 vs CaseIH Farmall 60A

The CaseIH 685 and the CaseIH Farmall 60A 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 4,442 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH Farmall 60A is the newer design (2015 vs 1985). In short: choose the CaseIH 685 for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH Farmall 60A 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

CaseIH

Fit score

Best match

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CaseIH

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

61 hp

60 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIHReference

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

Reverse speeds are about 5% faster than forward.Reference

Final drives

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planetaryReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

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

94 x 107 mmReference

Power

50.8 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual paper elementsReference

dryReference

Compression

16:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2400Reference

2600Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Power at rated engine speed

45.5 kWReference

43.6 kWReference

Max power

39.4 kWReference

44.4 kWReference

Fuel tank

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49.2 LReference

Engine (gross)

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44.7 kWReference

Emissions

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Tier IVReference

Power (gross)

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44.7 kWReference

Fuel system

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electronic high-pressure common railReference

Pre-heating

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glow plugsReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

8 forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

46.0 kWReference

38.0 kWReference

PTO (tested)

45.5 kWReference

44.4 kWReference

Hydraulic system

34.1 LReference

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Type

two-speed power shiftReference

mechanical shuttleReference

Capacity

34.1 LReference

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Pressure

172.4 barReference

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Valves

1 or 2Reference

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Pump flow

70.4 lpmReference

45.0 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

IIReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1478 kgReference

1225 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

304mm dry discReference

279mm mechanical dry discReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2190Reference

540E@2016Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

43.8 kWReference

43.2 kWReference

Rear valves

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1 or 2Reference

Mid valves

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0 or 2Reference

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

244 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

216 cmReference

247 cmReference

Weight

2567 kgReference

4442 to 5060 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

7.5x16Reference

Rear tire

16.9-30Reference

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Ag front

7.50-16Reference

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Ag rear

16.9-30Reference

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Length

359 cmReference

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Width

162 cmReference

171 cmReference

2WD Height

237 cmReference

235 cmReference

4WD Height

245 cmReference

247 cmReference

Ground clearance

29 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

132 to 195 cmReference

142 to 197 cmReference

4WD Front tread

160 to 198 cmReference

155 to 175 cmReference

Rear tread

142 to 193 cmReference

133 to 173 cmReference

2WD Operating

2567 kgReference

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Ballasted

4012 kgReference

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2WD Rear tire

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13.6x28Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 8.3x24. Rear: 13.6x28Reference

Industrial front

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12.5x18Reference

Industrial rear

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18.4x24Reference

2WD Length

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328 cmReference

4WD Length

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340 cmReference

2WD Weight

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2014 kgReference

4WD Weight

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2295 kgReference

Flange rear axle

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1369 mmReference

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

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

45Reference

75Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Test results

Fuel use

15.1 l/hourReference

16.3 l/hourReference

Max pull

3269 kgReference

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CaseIH Farmall 60A attachments

Attachment overview

Speeds

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.