Overview
The CaseIH 685XL is a utility farm tractor manufactured in Doncaster, England, from 1985 to 1990. It features a 3.9L four-cylinder diesel engine rated at 69 hp and is equipped with a standard Secura cab. The tractor was produced in both two-wheel and four-wheel drive configurations, supporting a rear lift capacity of 5250 lbs.
Ideal Applications
Transmission Configuration:
The tractor is equipped with either an 8-speed synchromesh or a 16-speed transmission featuring a two-speed torque amplifier for on-the-move shifting.
Engine Specifications:
The CaseIH D-239 liquid-cooled diesel engine delivers 69 hp at 2300 RPM and produces 175.5 lb-ft of torque at 1600 RPM.
Hydraulic and Hitch Systems:
The hydraulic system provides a pump flow of 12.4 gpm at 2500 psi to manage a Category II/I rear hitch with top-link draft sensing.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Built in Doncaster, England |
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| Manufacturer | CaseIH |
Engine
| Engine type | CaseIH 3.9L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 29.6 gal (112.0 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.875x5.06 inches (98 x 129 mm) |
| Compression | 15:1 |
| Description | CaseIH D-239 / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 238.8 ci (3.9 L) |
| Power | 69 hp (51.5 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2300 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 175.5 lb-ft (238.0 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1600 |
| PTO (claimed) | 64.2 hp (47.9 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | 304mm dry disc / 304mm dry disc |
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| Description | Four synchronized gears in two ranges, plus reverse range. / Four synchronized gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high) plus reverse range. Two-speed torque amplifier provides an on-the-move shift to a lower speed. |
| Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse / 16 forward and 8 reverse |
| Transmission | Torque Amplifier |
| Type | synchromesh / two-speed power shift |
| Transmission type | 8-speed synchromesh / 16-speed two-speed power shift |
| Transmission type | 8-speed synchromesh / 16-speed two-speed power shift |
Mechanical
| Description | Wet disc brakes / Secura cab standard. |
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| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
Hydraulics
| Pressure | 2500 psi (172.4 bar) |
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| Pump flow | 12.4 gpm (46.9 lpm) |
| Steering flow | 2.6 gpm (9.8 lpm) |
| Steering press. | 1550 psi (106.9 bar) |
Hitch
| Control | Top-link draft sensing. |
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| Rear lift | 5250 lbs (2381 kg) |
| Rear Type | II/I |
PTO
| Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
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| Engine RPM | 540@2140 |
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Electrical
| Battery AH | 95 |
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| Battery CCA | 420 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 45 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 16.9-34 |
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| 4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 12.4-24. Rear: 16.9-34 |
| 2WD Weight | 6700 lbs (3039 kg) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 88.2 inches (224 cm) |
| 4WD Weight | 7200 lbs (3265 kg) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 85.4 inches (216 cm) |
| Height (cab) | 104 inches (264 cm) |
| Length | 147.6 inches (374 cm) |
| 2WD Rear tire | 16.9-34 |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 88.2 inches (224 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 85.4 inches (216 cm) |
| Front tire | 10.00-16 |
| Weight | 6700 to 7200 pounds |
References
| Description | 85 Series published in 1985, by CaseIH |
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