Head to head · Utility
CaseIH 685 vs Ford 5900
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CaseIHCaseIH 685
vs
FordFord 5900
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
= Effectively tied68573 hp
590073 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
685 is in the 66th percentile; 5900 is in the 66th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 5900 higher · +17 ci (+7%)685239 ci
5900256 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
685 is in the 66th percentile; 5900 is in the 73rd · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied6854
59004
Median Utility Tractor4
685 is in the 50th percentile; 5900 is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied6858
59008
Median Utility Tractor12
685 is in the 23rd percentile; 5900 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models
685 (A)5900 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | CaseIH 685 | Ford 5900 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CaseIH | Ford | — |
| Model | 685 | 5900 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | CaseIH 685 | Ford 5900 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CaseIH | Ford | — |
| Model | D239 | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 73hp | 73hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,400RPM | 2,100RPM | ▲ 685+300 RPM · +14% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 239ci | 256ci | ▲ 5900+17 ci · +7% |
| Bore | 3.9in | 4.4in | ▲ 5900+0.5 in · +13% |
| Stroke | 5.1in | 4.2in | ▲ 685+0.9 in · +21% |
Transmission
| Spec | CaseIH 685 | Ford 5900 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Gear | Sliding gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | CaseIH 685 | Ford 5900 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 141in | 146in | ▲ 5900+5 in · +4% |
| Width | Not recorded | 76.9in | — |
| Height | 93.3in | 94in | ▲ 5900+0.7 in · <1% |
| Operating Weight | 5,659lb | 5,760lb | ▲ 5900+101 lb · +2% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | CaseIH 685 | Ford 5900 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center | Open center | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | CaseIH 685 | Ford 5900 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Rear PTO | Independent | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | 540rpm | Same |
| Speed 2 | 1,000rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | CaseIH 685 | Ford 5900 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Three-Point Hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | II/I | II | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
| Hitch Capacity | 3,260lb | 3,340lb | ▲ 5900+80 lb · +2% |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | CaseIH 685 | Ford 5900 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
| Brake Type | Differential Hydraulic Wet Disc | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | CaseIH 685 | Ford 5900 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | CaseIH 685 | Ford 5900 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 3.4gal | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | CaseIH 685 | Ford 5900 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Two-post ROPS | Two-post fixed ROPS | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 66th percentile (73 hp)B · 66th percentile (73 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 66th percentile (239 ci)B · 73rd percentile (256 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 23rd percentile (8)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 53rd percentile (5,659 lb)B · 54th percentile (5,760 lb)
A · 685B · 5900Median Utility Tractor