Compare/International Harvester 685 vs International Harvester 844-S

International Harvester 685 vs International Harvester 844-S

Verdict: International Harvester 685 vs International Harvester 844-S

The International Harvester 685 and the International Harvester 844-S are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 844-S leads on rated power with 73 hp against 72 hp. International Harvester 685 is the lighter machine (6,703 kg vs 7,558 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 685 is the newer design (1981 vs 1975). In short: choose the International Harvester 844-S for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 685 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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International Harvester

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

72 hp

73 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high) plus reverse range.Reference

Four gears in each of two ranges, plus reverse.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Factories

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Saint Dizier, FranceReference

Final drives

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planetaryReference

Engine

Fuel tank

112.0 LReference

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Engine (gross)

53.5 kWReference

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Engine (net)

51.5 kWReference

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Displacement

3.9 LReference

4.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 129 mmReference

100 x 140 mmReference

Power (net)

51.5 kWReference

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Power (gross)

53.5 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Rated RPM

2300Reference

Torque

244.1 NmReference

296.2 NmReference

Torque RPM

1600Reference

1300Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Engine

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64.9 kWReference

Power

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64.9 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual dryReference

Compression

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16:1Reference

Firing order

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1-3-4-2Reference

Starter power

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3.0 kWReference

Oil capacity

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29.1 LReference

Coolant capacity

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16.3 LReference

Transmission

Type

two-speed power shiftReference

partial power shiftReference

Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

Transmission

Torque AmplifierReference

Agriomatic SReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

47.2 kWReference

54.4 kWReference

Pump flow

46.9 lpmReference

29.9 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear lift

2381 kgReference

3150 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

hydraulic wet discReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Hydraulic system

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15.1 LReference

Capacity

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15.1 LReference

Valves

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1 or 2Reference

Engine RPM

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1000@2000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

224 cmReference

238 cmReference

Weight

6703 to 7188 poundsReference

7558 to 8230 poundsReference

Front tire

10.00-16Reference

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

16.9-34Reference

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Ag front

12.4-24 (4WD)Reference

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Ag rear

16.9-34Reference

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Length

374 cmReference

392 cmReference

Height

264 cmReference

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2WD Weight

3040 kgReference

3428 kgReference

4WD Weight

3260 kgReference

3733 kgReference

2WD Rear tire

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15-34Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 15-34Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 10.00-24. Rear: 15-34Reference

Width

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204 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

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182 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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232 cmReference

2WD Ground clearance

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50 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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39 cmReference

685 Serial Numbers

Location:

Serial number plate on right front of tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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28Reference

Capacities

Fuel

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84.8 LReference

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.