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CaseIH 685XL vs CaseIH CS 68
Verdict: CaseIH 685XL vs CaseIH CS 68
The CaseIH 685XL and the CaseIH CS 68 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 64 hp. CaseIH CS 68 is the lighter machine (6,217 kg vs 6,700 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH 685XL holds more fuel (112.0 L vs 83.3 L) for longer stints between fills. CaseIH CS 68 is the newer design (1994 vs 1985). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
CaseIH
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
CaseIH
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
64 hp
64 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
CaseIHReference
CaseIHReference
Four synchronized gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high) plus reverse range. Two-speed torque amplifier provides an on-the-move shift to a lower speed.Reference
Four gears (1-4) in two ranges, plus reverse, with additional high/low range.Reference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
112.0 LReference
83.3 LReference
Engine
51.5 kWReference
50.7 kWReference
Displacement
3.9 LReference
3.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
98 x 129 mmReference
108 x 120 mmReference
Power
51.5 kWReference
50.7 kWReference
Compression
15:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2300Reference
2200Reference
Torque
238.0 NmReference
269.8 NmReference
Torque RPM
1600Reference
1400Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Type
two-speed power shiftReference
synchronizedReference
Gears
16 forward and 8 reverseReference
16 forward and 8 reverseReference
Transmission
Torque AmplifierReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
47.9 kWReference
48.0 kWReference
Pressure
172.4 barReference
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Pump flow
46.9 lpmReference
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Steering flow
9.8 lpmReference
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Steering press.
106.9 barReference
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Rear Type
II/IReference
IIReference
Control
Top-link draft sensing.Reference
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Rear lift
2381 kgReference
2610 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
304mm dry discReference
dry discReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
430/540/1000Reference
Engine RPM
1000@2190Reference
1000@2130Reference
Total flow
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43.1 lpmReference
Front PTO
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independentReference
Front PTO Type
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1000Reference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
224 cmReference
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4WD Wheelbase
216 cmReference
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Weight
6700 to 7200 poundsReference
6217 to 6834 poundsReference
Front tire
10.00-16Reference
7.50-18Reference
2WD Rear tire
16.9-34Reference
13.6R36Reference
2WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 16.9-34Reference
Front: 7.50-18 . Rear: 13.6R36Reference
4WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 12.4-24. Rear: 16.9-34Reference
Front: 11.2R24. Rear: 13.6R36Reference
Length
374 cmReference
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Height (cab)
264 cmReference
251 cmReference
2WD Weight
3039 kgReference
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4WD Weight
3265 kgReference
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Wheelbase
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223 cmReference
2WD Length
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370 cmReference
4WD Length
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378 cmReference
Width
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189 cmReference
2WD Ground clearance
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37 cmReference
4WD Ground clearance
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40 cmReference
2WD Front tread
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132 cmReference
4WD Front tread
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152 cmReference
Rear tread
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151 cmReference
2WD
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2820 kgReference
4WD
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3099 kgReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
45Reference
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Battery CCA
420Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
95Reference
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Variants
CS68
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2WDReference
Capacities
Max capacity
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4199 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.