685 International tractor

big daddy · Dec 7, 2022

Is the 685 International generally a good reliable tractor? Thank you.

NY 986 · Dec 7, 2022

If well maintained it is a very good tractor.

tractorsam · Dec 7, 2022

Generally speaking very good utility tractors. The
handbrake is a weak point, they often get left on and then
the linings are destroyed, mostly annoying but a lot of
labour to fix. They can also be quite cold blooded.

495man · Dec 7, 2022

Yes, one of the best built in that size in my opinion.

Parking brake weakest point. Foot brakes can have issues.

Several variations in 2wd/4wd, transmissions 8x4 8x8 16x8, ROP or XL cab etc.

Have smaller version still, nice to drive, starts easy in cold. Fired up after sitting for a week when it was below freezing with out block heater or factory ether start used.

caterpillar guy · Dec 8, 2022

The 74 series will not start below about 40 or so without help from heater or ether. Our 574 will not start as good as the 674 the 674 will start down to about 25 without help. Colder than that they both need someform of help to start be it heater or ether.

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