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International Harvester 685 vs UTB/Universal 723

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
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UTB/UniversalModel B

UTB/Universal 723

Utility

power
72 hp
displacement
232 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
16
Full 723 specs
International HarvesterInternational Harvester 685
vs
UTB/UniversalUTB/Universal 723

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,321–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 723 higher · +0.2 hp (<1%)
68571.8 hp
72372 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

685 is in the 64th percentile; 723 is in the 65th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 685 higher · +7 ci (+3%)
685239 ci
723232 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

685 is in the 66th percentile; 723 is in the 63rd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
6854
7234
Median Utility Tractor4

685 is in the 50th percentile; 723 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
68516
72316
Median Utility Tractor12

685 is in the 73rd percentile; 723 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models

685 (A)723 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecInternational Harvester 685UTB/Universal 723Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterUTB/Universal—
Model685723—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecInternational Harvester 685UTB/Universal 723Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterUTB—
ModelD-239D2404.050—
Power Output71.8hp72hp▲ 723+0.2 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,300RPM2,400RPM▲ 723+100 RPM · +4%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement239ci232ci▲ 685+7 ci · +3%
Bore3.9in4in▲ 723+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke5.1in4.5in▲ 685+0.6 in · +13%

Transmission

SpecInternational Harvester 685UTB/Universal 723Difference
TypeSynchromesh and Two-Speed Power ShiftNot recorded—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecInternational Harvester 685UTB/Universal 723Difference
Length148in142in▲ 685+6 in · +4%
Height104in98.8in▲ 685+5.2 in · +5%
Operating Weight6,703lb6,460lb▲ 685+243 lb · +4%

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecInternational Harvester 685UTB/Universal 723Difference
Type540/1000Optional Transmission or Live PTO—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 21,000rpm1,000rpmSame

Tires

SpecInternational Harvester 685UTB/Universal 723Difference
Front Tire Size10.00-16Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size16.9-34Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecInternational Harvester 685UTB/Universal 723Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryIIIISame
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecInternational Harvester 685UTB/Universal 723Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WDNot recorded—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame

Electrical

SpecInternational Harvester 685UTB/Universal 723Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecInternational Harvester 685UTB/Universal 723Difference
CoolantNot recorded3.7gal—

Operator Station

SpecInternational Harvester 685UTB/Universal 723Difference
TypeNot recordedCab—

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 · 63rd percentile (232 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 · 61st percentile (6,460 lb)
A · 685B · 723Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageInternational Harvester 685Full spec pageUTB/Universal 723