CASE-INTERNATIONAL 685 (DT) or J.I. Case 1390 (DT)?

Which should you choose?

On performance, no comparable figure differs by more than its threshold: on this data the machines are level. On features, the CASE-INTERNATIONAL 685 (DT) is ahead on PTO speeds.

  • The CASE-INTERNATIONAL 685 (DT) suits PTO-driven implements (mowers, balers, pumps) better on this data: offers 1000 rpm.

Generated by rule set compare@4 from the figures on the side-by-side table, allowed by route “the same stated configuration”. Measured figures are compared only with measured, claimed only with claimed, at the same test condition; differences within each figure’s tolerance are not called.

What decides it, question by question?

Buyer questions for CASE-INTERNATIONAL 685 (DT) and J.I. Case 1390 (DT), with the call on each
Question685 (DT)1390 (DT)Call
Which puts more power through the PTO shaft?43.9 kW (58.9 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH 685”43.8 kW (58.7 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1390”EvenEven on power at the PTO shaft (both power at the PTO, claimed): the difference is under the 10% threshold for claimed figures, too small to call.
Which turns a litre of fuel into more work at the shaft?No figureNo call on fuel efficiency at the shaft: no figure on record for the 685 (DT) and the 1390 (DT).
Which pulls harder at the drawbar?No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the 685 (DT) and the 1390 (DT).
Which pumps more oil for implements?32.9 L/min (8.7 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1390”No figureNo call on hydraulic flow: no figure on record for the 685 (DT).
Which lifts more on the three-point hitch?2,380 kg (5,247 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH 685”No figureNo call on three-point lift: no figure on record for the 1390 (DT).
Which is heavier, for traction?2,647 kg (5,836 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH 685”2,886 kg (6,363 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1390”EvenEven on weight (both unladen weight, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
Which may carry more ballast and load?No figureNo call on maximum permissible mass: no figure on record for the 685 (DT) and the 1390 (DT).
Which has the wider choice of gears?8 to 16Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH 685”12Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1390”EvenEven on forward gears (both forward gears, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap.
Which offers a creeper range?No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the 685 (DT) and the 1390 (DT).
Which is faster on the road?30 km/h (18.6 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH 685”30 km/h (18.6 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1390”EvenEven on top speed (both top speed forward, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
Which offers more PTO speeds?540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Case-IH 685”540 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Case 1390”AheadThe CASE-INTERNATIONAL 685 (DT) offers 1000 rpm at the PTO, which the J.I. Case 1390 (DT) does not (as stated by the sources).
Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive?independentTraktorenlexikon, “Case-IH 685”independentTraktorenlexikon, “Case 1390”EvenEven on PTO independence: every PTO is independent.
Which drives on both axles?Two-wheel or four-wheel driveTraktorenlexikon, “Case-IH 685”Two-wheel or four-wheel driveTraktorenlexikon, “Case 1390”EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive.
Which is newer, and what about parts?1985–19901980–1984Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The CASE-INTERNATIONAL 685 (DT) is newer: production began 5 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.

What does this mean in plain words?

  • The CASE-INTERNATIONAL 685 (DT) offers 1000 rpm at the PTO, which the J.I. Case 1390 (DT) does not (as stated by the sources).
  • The CASE-INTERNATIONAL 685 (DT) is newer: production began 5 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.
  • Even on power at the PTO shaft (both power at the PTO, claimed): the difference is under the 10% threshold for claimed figures, too small to call.
  • Even on weight (both unladen weight, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
  • Even on forward gears (both forward gears, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap.
  • Even on top speed (both top speed forward, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
  • Even on PTO independence: every PTO is independent.
  • Even on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive.
  • No figure on record for every machine, so no call on: fuel efficiency at the shaft, drawbar power, hydraulic flow, three-point lift, maximum permissible mass and a creeper range.

← Every figure for both machines, side by side, with sources