Head to head · Utility

International Harvester 685 vs International Harvester 744

International Harvester 685 Tractor
International HarvesterModel A

International Harvester 685

Utility

power
71.8 hp
displacement
239 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
16
Full 685 specs
Image not recorded
International HarvesterModel B

International Harvester 744

Utility

power
72 hp
displacement
239 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 744 specs
International HarvesterInternational Harvester 685
vs
International HarvesterInternational Harvester 744

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,321–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 744 higher · +0.2 hp (<1%)
68571.8 hp
74472 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

685 is in the 64th percentile; 744 is in the 65th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
685239 ci
744239 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

685 is in the 66th percentile; 744 is in the 66th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
6854
7444
Median Utility Tractor4

685 is in the 50th percentile; 744 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 685 higher · +4 (+33%)
68516
74412
Median Utility Tractor12

685 is in the 73rd percentile; 744 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

685 (A)744 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecInternational Harvester 685International Harvester 744Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterInternational HarvesterSame
Model685744—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecInternational Harvester 685International Harvester 744Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterInternational HarvesterSame
ModelD-239D-239Same
Power Output71.8hp72hp▲ 744+0.2 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,300RPM2,300RPMSame
Cylinders44Same
Displacement239ci239ciSame
Bore3.9in3.9inSame
Stroke5.1in5.1inSame

Transmission

SpecInternational Harvester 685International Harvester 744Difference
TypeSynchromesh and Two-Speed Power ShiftPartial Power Shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecInternational Harvester 685International Harvester 744Difference
Length148in149in▲ 744+1 in · <1%
WidthNot recorded80.3in—
Height104in69.8in▲ 685+34.2 in · +49%
Operating Weight6,703lbNot recorded—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecInternational Harvester 685International Harvester 744Difference
Type540/1000Not recorded—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecInternational Harvester 685International Harvester 744Difference
Front Tire Size10.00-16Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size16.9-34Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecInternational Harvester 685International Harvester 744Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryIIIISame
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecInternational Harvester 685International Harvester 744Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WDNot recorded—
Drive Type2WDNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecInternational Harvester 685International Harvester 744Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectric Starter—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 64th percentile (71.8 hp)B · 65th percentile (72 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 66th percentile (239 ci)B · 66th percentile (239 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 73rd percentile (16)B · 50th percentile (12)

Length

median 137 in
A · 64th percentile (148 in)B · 65th percentile (149 in)
A · 685B · 744Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageInternational Harvester 685Full spec pageInternational Harvester 744