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International Harvester 685 vs International Harvester 884
Verdict: International Harvester 685 vs International Harvester 884
The International Harvester 685 and the International Harvester 884 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 884 leads on rated power with 73 hp against 72 hp. International Harvester 884 is the lighter machine (5,905 kg vs 6,703 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 1979). In short: choose the International Harvester 884 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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Fit & specs
International Harvester
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
International Harvester
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
72 hp
73 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
With 18.4-30 rear tires.Reference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
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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
2400Reference
Torque
244.1 NmReference
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Torque RPM
1600Reference
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Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Drawbar (claimed)
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48.8 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
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47.7 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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54.4 kWReference
Max power
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47.7 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)
47.2 kWReference
54.4 kWReference
Pump flow
46.9 lpmReference
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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
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
PTO (tested)
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54.4 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
Total flow
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58.3 lpmReference
Power at rated PTO speed
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52.0 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
224 cmReference
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Weight
6703 to 7188 poundsReference
5905 to 7223 poundsReference
Front tire
10.00-16Reference
7.50-18Reference
Rear tire
16.9-34Reference
18.4-30Reference
Ag front
12.4-24 (4WD)Reference
7.50-18Reference
Ag rear
16.9-34Reference
15.5-38 (row-crop)Reference
Length
374 cmReference
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Height
264 cmReference
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2WD Weight
3040 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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376 cmReference
Low-profile Length
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360 cmReference
Utility Width
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190 cmReference
Row-crop Width
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187 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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50 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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2751 kgReference
Row-crop Shipping
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2864 kgReference
4WD Shipping
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3276 kgReference
Low-profile Shipping
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2678 kgReference
Ballasted
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4604 kgReference
Utility Steering wheel
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162 cmReference
Row-crop Steering wheel
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165 cmReference
4WD Steering wheel
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162 cmReference
Low-profile Steering wheel
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143 cmReference
685 Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number plate on right front of tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference
Serial number plate on the right side of IH 884 frame, above the front axle.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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45Reference
Capacities
Fuel
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75.7 LReference
884 Serial Numbers
1979
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501Reference
1980
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710Reference
1981
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5575Reference
1982
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6738Reference
1983
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8238Reference
Test results
Fuel use
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16.7 l/hourReference
Max pull
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3681 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.