The International Harvester 686 is a utility tractor that was made from 1976 to 1980. It's a 2WD tractor with power steering, which makes it easy to drive. The tractor has a two-speed power shift transmission with 10 forward gears and 2 reverse gears, giving the driver lots of options for different tasks.
Under the hood, the 686 has a 6-cylinder diesel engine made by International Harvester. The engine is liquid-cooled and has a very high displacement of 310 cubic inches. It runs at 2000 rpm, which is below average for tractors. The tractor weighs 7770 pounds, which is above average for its class. It's quite big too, measuring 162 inches long, 89.4 inches wide, and 105 inches tall.
This tractor has some useful features for farm work. It has a three-point hitch at the back, which is category II. The PTO (power take-off) is independent and runs at 540 rpm. The hydraulic system is open center type. For safety, it has a two-post fixed ROPS (Roll-Over Protective Structure) and disc brakes. The 686 is a solid, powerful tractor that can handle many farm jobs.
