Head to head · Utility

International Harvester 685 vs Kubota GM73

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
Kubota GM73 Tractor
KubotaModel B

Kubota GM73

Utility

power
71.9 hp
displacement
203 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
24
Full GM73 specs
International HarvesterInternational Harvester 685
vs
KubotaKubota GM73

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,659–5,720

Engine Power

▲ GM73 higher · +0.1 hp (<1%)
68571.8 hp
GM7371.9 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

685 is in the 64th percentile; GM73 is in the 64th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 685 higher · +36 ci (+18%)
685239 ci
GM73203 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

685 is in the 66th percentile; GM73 is in the 55th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
6854
GM734
Median Utility Tractor4

685 is in the 50th percentile; GM73 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ GM73 higher · +8 (+50%)
68516
GM7324
Median Utility Tractor12

685 is in the 73rd percentile; GM73 is in the 92nd · 4,941 models

685 (A)GM73 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecInternational Harvester 685Kubota GM73Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterKubota—
Model685GM73—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecInternational Harvester 685Kubota GM73Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterKubota—
ModelD-239V3300—
Power Output71.8hp71.9hp▲ GM73+0.1 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,300RPM2,500RPM▲ GM73+200 RPM · +9%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement239ci203ci▲ 685+36 ci · +18%
Bore3.9in3.9inSame
Stroke5.1in4.3in▲ 685+0.8 in · +19%

Transmission

SpecInternational Harvester 685Kubota GM73Difference
TypeSynchromesh and Two-Speed Power ShiftNot recorded—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecInternational Harvester 685Kubota GM73Difference
Length148in144in▲ 685+4 in · +3%
WidthNot recorded69.7in—
Height104inNot recorded—
Operating Weight6,703lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecInternational Harvester 685Kubota GM73Difference
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecInternational Harvester 685Kubota GM73Difference
Type540/1000Not recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecInternational Harvester 685Kubota GM73Difference
Front Tire Size10.00-16Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size16.9-34Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecInternational Harvester 685Kubota GM73Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchCategory I—
Hitch CategoryIICategory 3—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecInternational Harvester 685Kubota GM73Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Electrical

SpecInternational Harvester 685Kubota GM73Difference
Starter TypeElectricNegative—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 64th percentile (71.8 hp)B · 64th percentile (71.9 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 66th percentile (239 ci)B · 55th percentile (203 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 73rd percentile (16)B · 92nd percentile (24)

Length

median 137 in
A · 64th percentile (148 in)B · 59th percentile (144 in)
A · 685B · GM73Median Utility Tractor
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