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Years in Production / 1985–1990

CaseIH

685

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the CaseIH 685.

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68hp

Source index power

MFWD Optional

Drive

1985–1990

Production years

CaseIH

Manufacturer

685 / 01

At a glance

Overview

1985 - 1990

85 Utility Series

Utility tractor

Production

Utility tractor

Built in Doncaster, England

Original price was $22,300 in 1990

Manufacturer
CaseIH

Mechanical

Two- or four-wheel drive

Power steering

Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes

Two-post ROPS. Cab optional.

Capacity

Fuel
20 gal75.7 L
Hydraulic System
9 gal34.1 L

Hydraulics

Type
open center
Capacity
9 gal34.1 L
Pressure
2500 psi172.4 bar
Valves
1 or 2
Pump Flow
15.8 gpm59.8 lpm
Pump Flow
18.6 gpmOptOptional70.4 lpm

Hitch

Rear Type
II/I
Rear Lift At24610mm
3260 lbs1478 kg

Pto

Rear Pto
independent
Clutch
hydraulic wet disc
Rear Type
540/1000 (1.375)
Engine Rpm
540@2140
Engine Rpm
1000@2190

Electrical

Ground
negative
Charging System
alternator
Charging Amps
45

685 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

CaseIH D-239

diesel

4-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
238.8 ci3.9 L
Bore Stroke
3.875x5.06 inches98 x 129 mm
Power
68.1 hp50.8 kW
Air Cleaner
dual paper elements
Compression Ratio
16:1
Rated Rpm
2400
Starter Volts
12
Fuel Type
diesel
Cylinders
4
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Engine Options

CaseIH 3.9L 4-cyl diesel

685 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission (Option 1)

Four synchronized gears in two ranges, plus reverse range.

Transmission Type
gear
Gears
8 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch
304mm dry disc

Transmission (Option 2)

Transmission Type
two-speed power shift
Gears
16 forward and 8 reverse
Clutch
304mm dry disc

Transmission Options

8-speed gear

16-speed two-speed power shift

685 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length
141.6 in359 cm
Height
96.5 in245 cm
Wheelbase
84.5 in214 cm

Dimensions And Tires

2wd Wheelbase
88 inches223 cm
4wd Wheelbase
85.2 inches216 cm
Weight
5660 lbs2567 kg
Front Tire
7.50-16
Rear Tire
16.9-30

Tires And Tracks

Front Ag
7.50-16
Rear Ag
16.9-30

See it in action

Videos

Watch CaseIH 685 videos from their original YouTube creators.

685 / 06

Tests (NTTL)

Nebraska Tractor Test 1604

Diesel 16-speed 2WDOctober 7 - 14, 1986

PTO performance

Drawbar performance

Gear 1HDD used for power test.

Gear 2LDD used for pull test.

Id
1604
Power At Rated Engine Speed
61.02 hp45.5 kW
Fuel Use
4.2 gal/hour15.9 l/hour
Fuel Use
4.0 gal/hour15.1 l/hour
Power At Rated Pto Speed
58.80 hp43.8 kW
Max Power
52.90 hp39.4 kW
Max Pull
7207 lbs3269 kg