SPECS / COMPARISON
John Deere 3255 vs International Harvester 686
A detailed comparison of the John Deere 3255 and the International Harvester 686. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Weight
John Deere 32554800.0 kg (ROPS: 10218.4 lbs (4635.0 kg) Cab: 10582.2 lbs)
International Harvester 6864690.0 kg (10339.7 lbs)
| Specification | John Deere 3255 Agricultural Tractors | International Harvester 686 Agricultural Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Type | Utility Tractor | Utility Tractor |
| Horsepower | 74.7 kW (100.1 HP) | — |
| Weight | 4800.0 kg (ROPS: 10218.4 lbs (4635.0 kg) Cab: 10582.2 lbs) | 4690.0 kg (10339.7 lbs) |
| Lift Capacity | 3160.0 kg (6966.6 lbs) | — |
| Transmission Type | TSS High-Low | Two-speed power shift |
| Pump Flow | 83.3 LPM (22.0 GPM) | — |
| Years Made | 1991-1993 | 1976-1980 |
| Engine Model | John Deere | International Harvester C291 |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| Displacement | 5883 cc (359.0 cu in.) | 4769 cc (291.0 cu in.) |
| Bore | 10.59 cm (4.17 in.) | 9.50 cm (3.74 in.) |
| Stroke | 11.00 cm (4.33 in.) | 11.20 cm (4.41 in.) |
| Rear PTO Type | Independent | Independent |
| Rear PTO Speed | 540 /1000 RPM | 540 RPM |
| Rated RPM | 2400 RPM | — |
| Battery | 12 V | — |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Wheelbase | 258.0 cm (101.6 in.) | 261.0 cm (102.8 in.) |
| Ground Clearance | 53.0 cm (Front axle: 20.9 in.) | — |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 170.0 l (44.9 gal) | 117.3 l (31.0 gal) |
| Coolant Capacity | 17.0 l (4.5 gal) | 19.9 l (5.3 gal) |
| Hydraulic Capacity | 50.0 l (13.2 gal) | 60.6 l (16.0 gal) |
| Final Drive | Inboard planetary | — |
| Gears | 16 forward and 8 reverse | 10 forward and 2 reverse |
| Chassis | 4×4 MFWD 4WD | 4×2 2WD |
| Brakes | Hydraulic wet disc | Disc |
| Differential Lock | Rear lock , limited-slip front differential | — |
| Drawbar Category | II | II |
| Cabin Type | Four-post ROPS or Sound-Gard body and cab | Two-post fixed ROPS |
| Hitch Type | Lower-link draft sensing | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Power |
| Front Tires | Ag: 13.6-28 | Ag: 7.50-16 |
| Rear Tires | Ag: 18.4-38 | Ag: 15.5-38 |
| Hydraulic Type | Closed center | Open center |
| Valves | 2 or 3 | — |
| Length | — | 411.0 cm (161.8 in.) |
| Height | — | 266.0 cm (Cab Height: 104.7 in.) |
| Oil Capacity | — | 11.4 l (3.0 gal) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | — | 60.6 l (16.0 gal) |
| Transmission Model | — | Torque Amplifier |
| Max. Travel Speed | — | 4.7 km/h (Forward: 16.4 MPH (26.4 km/h) Reverse: 2.9 MPH) |
| Total Flow | — | 45.4 LPM (12.0 GPM) |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.