Compare/CaseIH 685 vs CaseIH JX70

CaseIH 685 vs CaseIH JX70

Verdict: CaseIH 685 vs CaseIH JX70

The CaseIH 685 and the CaseIH JX70 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH JX70 leads on rated power with 62 hp against 61 hp. CaseIH 685 is the lighter machine (2,567 kg vs 5,152 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH JX70 is the newer design (2007 vs 1985). In short: choose the CaseIH JX70 for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH 685 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

Clear

CaseIH

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

61 hp

62 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIHReference

Turk TractorReference

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

Three ranges with four gears per range. Left-hand reverser requires use of clutch to change directionsReference

Distributor

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CaseIHReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Brakes

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mechanical wet discReference

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

2.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 129 mmReference

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Power

50.8 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual paper elementsReference

dual dry elementsReference

Compression

16:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2400Reference

2500Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Power at rated engine speed

45.5 kWReference

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Max power

39.4 kWReference

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Fuel tank

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90.1 LReference

Engine (gross)

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46.2 kWReference

Power (gross)

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46.2 kWReference

Fuel system

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direct injection with mechanical governorReference

Torque

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250.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1500Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

20 forward and 12 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

46.0 kWReference

38.8 kWReference

PTO (tested)

45.5 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

34.1 LReference

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Type

two-speed power shiftReference

mechanical shuttle with creeperReference

Capacity

34.1 LReference

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Pressure

172.4 barReference

190.0 barReference

Valves

1 or 2Reference

1 to 3, 1 mid optionalReference

Pump flow

70.4 lpmReference

51.5 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1478 kgReference

1818 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

304mm dry discReference

mechanical dry discReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

540/1000Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2190Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

43.8 kWReference

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Total flow

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82.1 lpmReference

Steering flow

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30.7 lpmReference

Control

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mechanical draft sensingReference

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

5152 to 6365 poundsReference

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

386 cmReference

Width

162 cmReference

180 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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213 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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246 cmReference

Height (cab)

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254 cmReference

Shipping

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2887 kgReference

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

85Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Test results

Fuel use

15.1 l/hourReference

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Max pull

3269 kgReference

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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.