International Harvester 686 Specs ( 1976-1980 )

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Production

Description Original price was $14,700 in 1980 / The International Harvester 686 is nearly identical to the IH 666, it was simply renamed when the 86 series arrived in 1976. One major change did occur in 1979, when the 310 diesel replaced the 312.
Manufacturer International Harvester
Total built 6,000

Engine

Air cleaner dry
Bore/Stroke 3.875x4.375 inches (98 x 111 mm) / 3.875x4.410 inches (98 x 112 mm) / 3.75x4.39 inches (95 x 112 mm)
Coolant capacity 21 qts (19.9 L)
Description International Harvester D310 / diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled / German (Nuess) built diesel that replaced the 312 diesel in 1979. / International Harvester D-312 / diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled / International Harvester C291 / gasoline / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement 310 ci (5.1 L) / 312 ci (5.1 L) / 291 ci (4.8 L)
Idle RPM 900-2000
Oil capacity 12 qts (11.4 L)
Rated RPM 2000 / 2000 / 2000
Starter volts 12
Engine type International Harvester 5.1L 6-cyl diesel / International Harvester 4.8L 6-cyl gasoline
Engine type International Harvester 5.1L 6-cyl diesel / International Harvester 4.8L 6-cyl gasoline
Drawbar (tested) 58.01 hp (43.3 kW)
PTO (tested) 66.36 hp (49.5 kW)

Transmission

Gears 10 forward and 2 reverse
Oil capacity 64 qts (60.6 L)
Transmission Torque Amplifier
Transmission type 10-speed two-speed power shift
Type two-speed power shift

Mechanical

Description Power steering / Disc brakes / Two-post fixed ROPS.
Drive type Two-wheel drive

Capacity

Fuel 31 gal (117.3 L)
Hydraulic system 16 gal (60.6 L)

Hydraulics

Capacity 16 gal (60.6 L)
Total flow 12 gpm (45.4 lpm)
Type open center

Hitch

Rear Type II

PTO

Rear PTO independent
Rear PTO Type 540 (1.375)

Dimensions & Tires

Ballasted weight 10340 lbs (4690 kg)
Diesel Shipping weight 7770 lbs (3524 kg)
Front tread 58 to 82 inches (147 to 208 cm)
Height (exhaust) 105 inches (266 cm)
Length 162 inches*Overall length with 3-point hitch (411 cm)
Rear tread 56 to 96 inches (142 to 243 cm)
Wheelbase 103 inches (261 cm)
Width 89.4 inches*Minimum width (227 cm)
Front tire 7.50-16
Rear tire 15.5-38
Weight 7770 lbs (3524 kg)
Wheelbase 103 inches (261 cm)
Ag front 7.50-16
Ag rear 15.5-38

686 Serial Numbers

1976 7500
1977 7729
1978 9899
1979 11417
1980 12923
Description FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
Location: Clutch housing on right side.

Nebraska Tractor Test 1151

Description 312 diesel Torque Amplifier 2WDNovember 3 - 14, 1973Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1151 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 3-Direct used for power test. / Gear 2-TA used for pull test.
Fuel use 4.7 gal/hour (17.8 l/hour) / 4.6 gal/hour (17.4 l/hour)
Max power 58.01 hp (43.3 kW)
Max pull 8,012 lbs (3634 kg)
Power at rated engine speed 66.29 hp (49.4 kW)

Nebraska Tractor Test 1152

Description Gasoline Torque Amplifier 2WDNovember 5 - December 3, 1973Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1152 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 3-Direct used for power test. / Gear 2-TA used for pull test.
Fuel use 12.0 gal/hour (45.4 l/hour) / 5.7 gal/hour (21.6 l/hour)
Max power 57.29 hp (42.7 kW)
Max pull 7,981 lbs (3620 kg)
Power at rated engine speed 66.30 hp (49.4 kW)

Nebraska Tractor Test 1336

Description 310 diesel Torque Amplifier 2WDMarch 26 - April 16, 1980Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1336 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 3-Direct used for power test. / Gear 1-Direct used for pull test.
Fuel use 4.1 gal/hour (15.5 l/hour) / 4.1 gal/hour (15.5 l/hour)
Max power 57.71 hp (43.0 kW)
Max pull 8,013 lbs (3634 kg)
Power at rated engine speed 66.36 hp (49.5 kW)

References

Description 1979 Buyer's Guide published by International Harvester / Agricultural Equipment Reference Catalog published in 1980, by International Harvester

Speeds

Description With 15.5-38 rear tires.

Tractor Tests

Description NTTL 1151: 312 diesel Torque Amplifier 2WD / NTTL 1152: gasoline Torque Amplifier 2WD / NTTL 1336: 310 diesel Torque Amplifier 2WD