Compare/CaseIH 685 vs CaseIH Farmall DX60

CaseIH 685 vs CaseIH Farmall DX60

Verdict: CaseIH 685 vs CaseIH Farmall DX60

The CaseIH 685 and the CaseIH Farmall DX60 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 DX60 is the newer design (2007 vs 1985). In short: choose the CaseIH 685 for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH Farmall DX60 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

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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

Compression

16:1Reference

22.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2400Reference

2800Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

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

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

power 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

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Rear Type

II/IReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1478 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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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

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

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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

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

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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

Height (ROPS)

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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

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Charging amps

45Reference

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Test results

Fuel use

15.1 l/hourReference

13.2 l/hourReference

Max pull

3269 kgReference

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CaseIH DX60 attachments

CaseIH BHX1114 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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CaseIH BHX1114 BackhoeReference

Transport height

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241 cmReference

Digging depth

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289 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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378 cmReference

Loading height

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233 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Bucket force

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1995 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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1270 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.