International Harvester 685

The International Harvester 685 is a utility tractor that was manufactured with options for either two-wheel drive (2WD) or four-wheel drive (4WD). It features a robust International Harvester D-239 four-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine, with a displacement of 239 cubic inches, rated at 71.8 horsepower and a peak torque of 180 lb-ft at 1600 RPM. The 685 is equipped with a transmission that offers 16 forward and 8 reverse gears, with the assistance of a Torque Amplifier for increased pull power. This model comes with an agricultural tire setup, with the front tires often specified as 10.00-16 and the rear tires as 16.9-34. It has an approximate operating weight of 6703 pounds for the 2WD version and 7188 pounds for the 4WD variant. This tractor is assumed to have a Category II three-point hitch, and it supports power take-off (PTO) speeds of 540 and 1000 RPM. The specific dimensions of the tractor are a length of 147.6 inches, a height of 104 inches, and a wheelbase of 88.2 inches. The tractor's electrical system is supported by a 12-volt electric starter. This model's utility and capability make it suitable for a variety of tasks on the farm or field.