CaseIH 685
The CaseIH 685 is a tractor produced by Caseih. It is equipped with a 238.8 ci 3.9 L engine. The rated power output is 73 hp 54.4 kW. Transmission: 16 forward and 8 reverse. Operating weight: 5660 lbs 2567 kg.
Engine Power
73 hp
54.4 kW
Fuel & Capacities
20 gal
75.7 L
Transmission
16 forward and 8 reverse
Operating Weight
5660 lbs
2567 kg
Caseih 685 Serial Number & Year Decoder
Find the exact manufacture year of your tractor by checking your chassis serial number below.
Where to Find the Serial NumberThe serial number plate is commonly located on the front frame, tractor transmission housing (right side), or instrument panel badge.
Overview
![]() | 1985 - 1990
85 Utility SeriesUtility tractor |
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1985 - 1990 | |
85 Utility Series | |
Utility tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | CaseIH |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Doncaster, England | |
Original price was $22,300 in 1990 | |
Variants | |
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685 | utility |
685-O | orchard |
CaseIH 685 Engine | |
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CaseIH 3.9L 4-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
CaseIH 685 Power | |
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Engine | 73 hp
54.4 kW |
Drawbar (claimed) | 54 hp
40.3 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 61 hp
45.5 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 52.90 hp
39.4 kW |
PTO (tested) | 61.02 hp
45.5 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Two-post ROPS. Cab optional. |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 20 gal
75.7 L |
Hydraulic system | 9 gal
34.1 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 9 gal
34.1 L |
Pressure | 2500 psi
172.4 bar |
Valves | 1 or 2 |
Pump flow | 15.8 gpm
59.8 lpm |
18.6 gpmOptOptional
70.4 lpm | |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II/I |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 3260 lbs
1478 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 84.5 inches
214 cm |
Weight | 5660 lbs
2567 kg |
Front tire | 7.50-16 |
Rear tire | 16.9-30 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 45 |
References | |
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85 Series published in 1985, by CaseIH |
Engine
Engine Detail — 238.8 ci / 3.9 L Diesel
Manufacturer | CaseIH D-239 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 238.8 ci
3.9 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.875x5.06 inches
98 x 129 mm |
Power | 73 hp
54.4 kW |
Air cleaner | dual paper elements |
Compression | 16:1 |
Rated RPM | 2400 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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8-speed gear | |
16-speed two-speed power shift |
Transmission — 8 forward and 4 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
Transmission — 16 forward and 8 reverse two-speed power shift
Type | two-speed power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and 8 reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
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Dimensions
CaseIH 685 Tires | |
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Ag front | 7.50-16 |
Ag rear | 16.9-30 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 84.5 inches
214 cm |
Length | 141.6 inches
359 cm |
2WD Height | 93.5 inches
237 cm |
4WD Height | 96.5 inches
245 cm |
CaseIH 685 Weight | |
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2WD Operating | 5660 lbs
2567 kg |
Ballasted | 8845 lbs
4012 kg |
Max capacity | 10150 lbs
4604 kg |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1604 | |
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Diesel 16-speed 2WD
October 7 - 14, 1986
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1604 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 61.02 hp
45.5 kW |
Fuel use | 4.2 gal/hour
15.9 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 58.80 hp
43.8 kW |
Fuel use | 4.0 gal/hour
15.1 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 52.90 hp
39.4 kW |
Fuel use | 4.2 gal/hour
15.9 l/hour |
Gear 1HDD used for power test. | |
Max pull | 7207 lbs
3269 kg |
Gear 2LDD used for pull test. | |
Photos
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