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International Harvester 685

Name: International Harvester 685
Brand: International Harvester

International Harvester 685 — 85 Series · 72 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The International Harvester 685 is a tractor with a rated output of 72 hp, situated in the middle of its class for power. Production of the 685 took place between 1981 and 1985. It features a 4-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, coupled to a powershift transmission and four-wheel drive system. The listed weight for the 685 ranges from 6703 to 7188 pounds, and it is suited for working on plots of up to 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

72 hp

Weight

6703 to 7188 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

57 rows

Recorded power

72 hp

Recorded weight

3040 kg

Transmissions

8-speed synchromesh

Production years

1981-1985

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerInternational HarvesterReference

Utility tractorReference

Built in Doncaster, EnglandReference

Two- or four-wheel driveReference

Differential lockmechanical rearReference

Power steeringReference

Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference

Cab standard. Economy and Deluxe cabs available.Reference

Engine

International Harvester 3.9L 4-cyl dieselReference

Fuel tank112.0 LReference

Engine (gross)53.5 kWReference

Engine (net)51.5 kWReference

International Harvester D-239Reference

dieselReference

4-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement3.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke98 x 129 mmReference

Power (net)51.5 kWReference

Power (gross)53.5 kWReference

Fuel systemdirect injectionReference

Rated RPM2300Reference

Torque244.1 NmReference

Torque RPM1600Reference

StarterelectricReference

Starter volts12Reference

Transmission

8-speed synchromeshReference

16-speed two-speed power shiftReference

TypesynchromeshReference

Gears8 forward and 4 reverseReference

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

TransmissionTorque AmplifierReference

Typetwo-speed power shiftReference

Gears16 forward and 8 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)47.2 kWReference

Pump flow46.9 lpmReference

Rear TypeIIReference

Controlposition and draft controlReference

Rear lift1995 kgReference

Rear lift2381 kgReference

Rear PTOindependentReference

Clutchhydraulic wet discReference

Rear PTO Type540/1000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase224 cmReference

Weight6703 to 7188 poundsReference

Front tire10.00-16Reference

Rear tire16.9-34Reference

Ag front10.00-16 (2WD)Reference

Ag front12.4-24 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear16.9-34Reference

Length374 cmReference

Height264 cmReference

2WD Weight3040 kgReference

4WD Weight3260 kgReference

685 Serial Numbers

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

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Battery volts12Reference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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