- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- 1981–1990
It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
International Harvester 585 specs: hp, weight, years
INTERNATIONAL-HARVESTER D-206 four-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 58.2 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
58.2 hp
43.4 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 585 (XL)”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 6,393 lb
- 3-point lift
- 4,398 lb
- Top speed
- 15.5 mph
International Harvester 585 specs: key facts
The International Harvester 585 was built from 1981 to 1990.
The International Harvester 585 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 43.4 kW (58.2 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The International Harvester 585 was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
The International Harvester 585 has a INTERNATIONAL-HARVESTER D-206 engine, a 4-cylinder 3.38 L diesel unit.Source 2
The International Harvester 585 weighs 2,900 kg (6,393 lb) unladen.
The International Harvester 585 has a rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the International Harvester 585 lifts 1,995 kg (4,398 lb) at the lower-link ends.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 585 (XL)”
How does the 585 compare with its class?
- Strength:
A 112 L fuel tank is high for its class — 60% above the median of 70 L across the 302 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 316 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does a 585 have?
The only figure for the 585 is 58.2 hp (43.4 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 585 (XL)”
What engine is in a 585?
A 585 has an INTERNATIONAL-HARVESTER D-206, a 4-cylinder 3.38 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | INTERNATIONAL-HARVESTER D-206Source 2 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4, liquid-cooledSource 2 |
| Displacement | 206.4 ci · 3.38 LSource 2 |
| Max torque | 161 lb·ft · 218 N·m @ 1,298 rpm |
| Injection | BOSCH distributor injection pump and multi-hole injection nozzle |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 585 (XL)”
How much will a 585 lift?
A 585 lifts 4,398 lb (1,995 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| Pressure | 2,698 psi · 186 bar |
|---|---|
| Lift at ends | 4,398 lb · 1,995 kg |
| Rear PTO | 540/1000 rpm @ 2,140 engine rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 585 (XL)”
What transmission does a 585 have?
Transmission specifications for the 585 are below.
| Clutch | Pedal-operated dry LAYCOCK single-disc clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Pedal-operated wet disc brake acting on planetary shafts as individual wheel brake |
| Steering | Hydrostatic DANFOSS steering |
| Top speed | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 585 (XL)”
How much does a 585 weigh?
A 585 weighs 6,393 lb (2,900 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 6,393 lb · 2,900 kgtwo-wheel-drive version |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 85.0 in · 2,159 mm |
| Length | 142.1 in · 3,610 mm |
| Width | 72.8 in · 1,850 mm |
| Height | 103.1 in · 2,620 mm |
| Ground clearance | 14.1 in · 358 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Front track | 52.4–72.4 in · 1,330–1,840 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Rear track | 52.0–76.0 in · 1,321–1,930 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Turning radius, braked | 10.7 ft · 3.25 mtwo-wheel-drive version |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 585 (XL)”
What oil does a 585 take, and how much?
A 585 engine takes 9.0 qt (8.5 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 9.0 qt · 8.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 585 (XL)” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 35.9 qt · 34.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 585 (XL)” · single source, not independently verified |
| Hydraulic | 36.0 qt · 34.1 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 585 (XL)” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 14.4 qt · 13.6 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 585 (XL)” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 585?
Within 10% of its 58.2 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- ZETOR 6211/624558.2 hp engine, claimed · 1984–1993Side by side with the 585 →
- Massey Ferguson 363 (A)58 hp engine, claimed · 1987–1994Side by side with the 585 →
- Fendt Farmer 260 P/PA58.9 hp engine, claimed · 1988–1992Side by side with the 585 →
- Deutz-Fahr AgroXtra 3.5758.9 hp engine, claimed · 1991–1996Side by side with the 585 →
- Hermann Lanz D 260A58.9 hp engine, claimed · 1971–1979Side by side with the 585 →
- Güldner G 60A58.9 hp engine, claimed · 1968–1969Side by side with the 585 →
Common questions about the International Harvester 585
Is a 585 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The International Harvester 585 was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
What PTO does a 585 have?
A 585 has a 540/1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick 624 (A)”; and Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 585 (XL)”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: IHC 585 (XL) — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-118655 · revision 1031459. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: McCormick 624 (A) — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-118083 · revision 1059860. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document