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J.I. Case 1494 vs J.I. Case 870

Verdict: J.I. Case 1494 vs J.I. Case 870

The J.I. Case 1494 and the J.I. Case 870 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. J.I. Case 1494 leads on rated power with 75 hp against 71 hp. J.I. Case 870 is the lighter machine (4,173 kg vs 7,380 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. J.I. Case 870 holds more fuel (189.2 L vs 135.9 L) for longer stints between fills. J.I. Case 1494 is the newer design (1983 vs 1970). In short: choose the J.I. Case 1494 for outright pulling power, or the J.I. Case 870 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs
J.I. Case 1494 Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
J.I. Case 870 Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
75 hp
71 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
J.I. CaseReference
J.I. CaseReference
liquid-cooledReference
Four gears each with reverse and a three-speed forward powershift.Reference
Original price
$24,100 (1988)Reference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
Total built
3,238Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
135.9 LReference
189.2 LReference
Engine
63.4 kWReference
Displacement
3.6 LReference
4.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
100 x 114 mmReference
111 x 127 mmReference
Power
63.4 kWReference
Compression
16:1Reference
7.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
1900Reference
Torque
296.0 NmReference
Torque RPM
1600Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
31.8 LReference
Coolant capacity
14.2 LReference
26.5 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
46.2 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
51.8 kWReference
Air cleaner
paper element with pre-cleanerReference
Power at rated engine speed
60.0 kWReference
Max power
51.4 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
Transmission
Hydra-ShiftReference
Range Power ShiftReference
Clutch
hydraulic wet discsReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
55.9 kWReference
52.9 kWReference
Type
partial power shiftReference
partial power shiftReference
Pressure
170.7 barReference
Valves
1 to 3Reference
Total flow
57.9 lpmReference
90.8 lpmReference
Steering flow
29.1 lpmReference
30.3 lpmReference
Steering press.
127.6 barReference
Rear Type
IIReference
IIReference
Rear lift (at ends)
2434 kgReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
1456 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
PTO (tested)
60.0 kWReference
Pump flow
60.6 lpmReference
Engine RPM
1000@1900Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
57.1 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
224 cmReference
Weight
7380 to 8180 poundsReference
4173 kgReference
Front tire
7.50-16Reference
7.50-16Reference
Rear tire
18.4-34Reference
18.4-34Reference
Ag front
12.4-24 (4WD)Reference
7.50-16Reference
Ag rear
13.6-38Reference
18.4-34Reference
Width
190 cmReference
Height (cab)
259 cmReference
Ground clearance
41 cmReference
38 cmReference
Front tread
152 to 193 cmReference
Rear tread
142 to 203 cmReference
Max Drawbar
1360 kgReference
Max front axle
3402 kgReference
Max rear axle
4762 kgReference
Wide-front Wheelbase
256 cmReference
Tricycle Wheelbase
238 cmReference
Length
388 cmReference
Height (hood)
170 cmReference
J.I. Case 1494 attachments
1494 Serial Numbers
1983
11192050Reference
1984
11192812Reference
Location:
Right side of main frameReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
Charging amps
65 (heavy duty)Reference
Battery CCA
550 (heavy duty)Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
Battery AH
128 (heavy duty)Reference
870 Serial Numbers
1970
8650001Reference
1971
8674001Reference
1972
8691801Reference
1973
8712001Reference
1974
8736601Reference
1975
8770001Reference
Test results
Fuel use
21.2 l/hourReference
Max pull
4549 kgReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.

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