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International Harvester 585 vs International Harvester 684
Verdict: International Harvester 585 vs International Harvester 684
The International Harvester 585 and the International Harvester 684 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 684 leads on rated power with 63 hp against 62 hp. International Harvester 684 is the lighter machine (5,620 kg vs 6,394 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 585 is the newer design (1981 vs 1977). In short: choose the International Harvester 684 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 585 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
International Harvester
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
International Harvester
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
62 hp
63 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
International HarvesterReference
International HarvesterReference
Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high) plus reverse range.Reference
The optional Torque Amplifier (TA) provides a clutchless on-the-move shift from direct drive (DD) to a lower TA speed.Reference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
112.0 LReference
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Engine (gross)
46.2 kWReference
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Engine (net)
43.9 kWReference
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Displacement
3.4 LReference
3.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
98 x 111 mmReference
98 x 129 mmReference
Power (net)
43.9 kWReference
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Power (gross)
46.2 kWReference
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Fuel system
direct injectionReference
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Rated RPM
2300Reference
2400Reference
Torque
225.1 NmReference
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Torque RPM
1400Reference
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Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Engine
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51.5 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
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41.7 kWReference
Plows
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4Reference
Drawbar (tested)
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40.7 kWReference
Power
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51.5 kWReference
Air cleaner
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dryReference
Oil capacity
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34.1 LReference
Coolant capacity
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13.6 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
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46.6 kWReference
Max power
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40.7 kWReference
Transmission
Type
two-speed power shiftReference
two-speed power shiftReference
Gears
16 forward and 8 reverseReference
16 forward and 8 reverseReference
Transmission
Torque AmplifierReference
Torque AmplifierReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
39.3 kWReference
46.6 kWReference
Pump flow
46.9 lpmReference
58.3 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIReference
IIReference
Control
position and draft controlReference
position and draft controlReference
Rear lift
2381 kgReference
1632 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
hydraulic wet discReference
dry discReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540Reference
PTO (tested)
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46.6 kWReference
Hydraulic system
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34.1 LReference
Capacity
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34.1 LReference
Valves
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1 or 2Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
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43.8 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
215 cmReference
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Weight
6394 to 7188 poundsReference
5620 to 6765 poundsReference
Front tire
7.50-18Reference
7.50-16Reference
Rear tire
13.6-38Reference
16.9-30Reference
Ag front
12.4-24 (4WD)Reference
7.50-16Reference
Ag rear
13.6-38Reference
16.9-30Reference
Length
361 cmReference
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Height
262 cmReference
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2WD Weight
2900 kgReference
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4WD Weight
3260 kgReference
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Utility Wheelbase
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223 cmReference
Row-crop Wheelbase
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214 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
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216 cmReference
Low-profile Wheelbase
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212 cmReference
Utility Length
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360 cmReference
Row-crop Length
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353 cmReference
4WD Length
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373 cmReference
Low-profile Length
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360 cmReference
Utility Width
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187 cmReference
Row-crop Width
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190 cmReference
4WD Width
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187 cmReference
Low-profile Width
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199 cmReference
Utility Ground clearance
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45 cmReference
Row-crop Ground clearance
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45 cmReference
4WD Ground clearance
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45 cmReference
Low-profile Ground clearance
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27 cmReference
Bar rear axle
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69 mmReference
Utility Shipping
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2594 kgReference
Row-crop Shipping
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2707 kgReference
4WD Shipping
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3068 kgReference
Low-profile Shipping
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2549 kgReference
Ballasted
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4381 kgReference
Utility Steering wheel
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160 cmReference
Row-crop Steering wheel
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160 cmReference
4WD Steering wheel
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160 cmReference
Low-profile Steering wheel
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143 cmReference
585 Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number plate on right front of tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference
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Capacities
Fuel
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75.7 LReference
684 Serial Number Location
684 Serial Numbers
1978
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501Reference
1979
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1687Reference
1980
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3533Reference
1981
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6037Reference
1982
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8001Reference
1983
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8512Reference
1984
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9352Reference
Electrical
Ground
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negativeReference
Charging amps
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45Reference
Battery volts
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12Reference
International Harvester 684 Height
ROPS
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254 cmReference
Test results
Fuel use
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15.5 l/hourReference
Max pull
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3110 kgReference
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.