SPECS / COMPARISON
International Harvester 686 vs John Deere 4040
A detailed comparison of the International Harvester 686 and the John Deere 4040. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Weight
International Harvester 6864690.0 kg (10339.7 lbs)
John Deere 40404760.0 kg (10494.0 lbs)
| Specification | International Harvester 686 Agricultural Tractors | John Deere 4040 Agricultural Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Type | Utility Tractor | Row-Crop Tractor |
| Weight | 4690.0 kg (10339.7 lbs) | 4760.0 kg (10494.0 lbs) |
| Transmission Type | Two-speed power shift | Full power shift |
| Length | 411.0 cm (161.8 in.) | 389.0 cm (153.1 in.) |
| Years Made | 1976-1980 | 1978-1982 |
| Engine Model | International Harvester C291 | John Deere |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| Displacement | 4769 cc (291.0 cu in.) | 6620 cc (404.0 cu in.) |
| Bore | 9.50 cm (3.74 in.) | 10.79 cm (4.25 in.) |
| Stroke | 11.20 cm (4.41 in.) | 12.09 cm (4.76 in.) |
| Rear PTO Type | Independent | Independent |
| Rear PTO Speed | 540 RPM | 540 /1.000 RPM |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Height | 266.0 cm (Cab Height: 104.7 in.) | 278.0 cm (Cab Height: 109.4 in.) |
| Wheelbase | 261.0 cm (102.8 in.) | 264.0 cm (103.9 in.) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117.3 l (31.0 gal) | 140.0 l (37.0 gal) |
| Oil Capacity | 11.4 l (3.0 gal) | 16.1 l (4.3 gal) |
| Coolant Capacity | 19.9 l (5.3 gal) | 22.7 l (6.0 gal) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 60.6 l (16.0 gal) | 51.1 l (13.5 gal) |
| Hydraulic Capacity | 60.6 l (16.0 gal) | — |
| Transmission Model | Torque Amplifier | John Deere Powershift |
| Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse | 8 forward and 4 reverse |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD | 4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD |
| Max. Travel Speed | 4.7 km/h (Forward: 16.4 MPH (26.4 km/h) Reverse: 2.9 MPH) | 8.8 km/h (Forward: 17.5 MPH (28.2 km/h) Reverse: 5.5 MPH) |
| Brakes | Disc | Differential hydraulic wet disc |
| Drawbar Category | II | II/I |
| Cabin Type | Two-post fixed ROPS | Sound-Gard Cab |
| Steering Type | Power | Power |
| Front Tires | Ag: 7.50-16 | Ag: 9.5L-15 |
| Rear Tires | Ag: 15.5-38 | Ag: 15.5-38 |
| Hydraulic Type | Open center | Closed center |
| Total Flow | 45.4 LPM (12.0 GPM) | — |
| Horsepower | — | 74.7 kW (100.1 HP) |
| Lift Capacity | — | 2447.0 kg (4314.4 lbs (1957.0 kg) 5394.7 lbs) |
| Pump Flow | — | 87.1 LPM (23.0 GPM) |
| Compression Ratio | — | 16.7:1 |
| Battery | — | Two 6V, CCA: 850A |
| Differential Lock | — | Pedal-actuated hydraulic |
| Valves | — | 1 or 2 |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.
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