Head to head · Utility

International Harvester 685 vs International Harvester 844

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
International Harvester 844 Tractor
International HarvesterModel B

International Harvester 844

Utility

power
73.8 hp
displacement
246 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
16
Full 844 specs
International HarvesterInternational Harvester 685
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International HarvesterInternational Harvester 844

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,321–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 844 higher · +2 hp (+3%)
68571.8 hp
84473.8 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

685 is in the 64th percentile; 844 is in the 66th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 844 higher · +7 ci (+3%)
685239 ci
844246 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

685 is in the 66th percentile; 844 is in the 69th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
6854
8444
Median Utility Tractor4

685 is in the 50th percentile; 844 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
68516
84416
Median Utility Tractor12

685 is in the 73rd percentile; 844 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models

685 (A)844 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecInternational Harvester 685International Harvester 844Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterInternational HarvesterSame
Model685844—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecInternational Harvester 685International Harvester 844Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterInternational HarvesterSame
ModelD-239D-246—
Power Output71.8hp73.8hp▲ 844+2 hp · +3%
Rated RPM2,300RPM2,300RPMSame
Cylinders44Same
Displacement239ci246ci▲ 844+7 ci · +3%
Bore3.9in3.9inSame
Stroke5.1in5.1inSame

Transmission

SpecInternational Harvester 685International Harvester 844Difference
TypeSynchromesh and Two-Speed Power Shiftpartial power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecInternational Harvester 685International Harvester 844Difference
Length148in155in▲ 844+7 in · +5%
WidthNot recorded80.3in—
Height104in71.9in▲ 685+32.1 in · +45%
Operating Weight6,703lb6,305lb▲ 685+398 lb · +6%

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecInternational Harvester 685International Harvester 844Difference
Type540/1000540—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecInternational Harvester 685International Harvester 844Difference
Front Tire Size10.00-16Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size16.9-34Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecInternational Harvester 685International Harvester 844Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryIIIISame
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecInternational Harvester 685International Harvester 844Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WDNot recorded—
Drive Type2WDNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecInternational Harvester 685International Harvester 844Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecInternational Harvester 685International Harvester 844Difference
CoolantNot recorded5.1gal—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 64th percentile (71.8 hp)B · 66th percentile (73.8 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 66th percentile (239 ci)B · 69th percentile (246 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 64th percentile (6,703 lb)B · 60th percentile (6,305 lb)
A · 685B · 844Median Utility Tractor
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