Compare/J.I. Case 1594 vs J.I. Case 970

J.I. Case 1594 vs J.I. Case 970

Verdict: J.I. Case 1594 vs J.I. Case 970

The J.I. Case 1594 and the J.I. Case 970 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 86 hp. J.I. Case 1594 is the lighter machine (4,213 kg vs 10,050 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. J.I. Case 970 holds more fuel (189.2 L vs 136.3 L) for longer stints between fills. J.I. Case 1594 is the newer design (1983 vs 1970). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

J.I. Case

Fit score

Best match

Clear

J.I. Case

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

86 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

J.I. CaseReference

Diesel Hydra-Shift 2WDOctober 23 - 30, 1984Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1547 fileReference

Four gears each with reverse and a three-speed forward powershift.Reference

Original price

$26,000 (1988)Reference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Total built

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8,542Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

136.3 LReference

189.2 LReference

Engine

72.3 kWReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

55.2 kWReference

52.2 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

53.8 kWReference

59.6 kWReference

Displacement

5.4 LReference

6.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 114 mmReference

102 x 127 mmReference

Power

72.3 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual paper elements with pre-cleanerReference

paper elementReference

Compression

16:1Reference

7.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2300Reference

1900Reference

Torque

329.1 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1425Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

31.8 LReference

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Coolant capacity

15.3 LReference

36.0 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

63.8 kWReference

70.0 kWReference

Max power

51.7 kWReference

59.6 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Transmission

Hydra-ShiftReference

Range Power ShiftReference

Clutch

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hydraulic wet discsReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

64.1 kWReference

PTO (tested)

64.1 kWReference

70.0 kWReference

Type

partial power shiftReference

Pressure

179.3 barReference

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Valves

2Reference

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Total flow

76.1 lpmReference

90.8 lpmReference

Steering flow

29.1 lpmReference

30.3 lpmReference

Steering press.

127.6 barReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

Rear lift (at ends)

3374 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

2853 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

61.1 kWReference

68.7 kWReference

Pump flow

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60.6 lpmReference

Engine RPM

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1000@1900Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

254 cmReference

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Weight

4213 kgReference

10050 to 11190 poundsReference

Front tire

10.00-16Reference

Rear tire

16.9-38Reference

18.4-38Reference

Ag front

13.6-28 (4WD)Reference

10.00-16Reference

Ag rear

18.6-38Reference

18.4-38Reference

Width

198 cmReference

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Height (cab)

271 cmReference

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Ground clearance

38 cmReference

Front tread

142 to 203 cmReference

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Rear tread

142 to 213 cmReference

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Operating

4213 kgReference

5075 kgReference

Ballasted

5084 kgReference

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Max Drawbar

1496 kgReference

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Max front axle

3628 kgReference

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Max rear axle

5443 kgReference

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Wide-front Wheelbase

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274 cmReference

Tricycle Wheelbase

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256 cmReference

Length

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411 cmReference

Height (hood)

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198 cmReference

J.I. Case 1594 attachments

1594 Serial Numbers

1983

11219050Reference

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1984

11219213Reference

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Location:

On right side of main frameReference

Plate on instrument panelReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

65 (heavy duty)Reference

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Battery CCA

550 (heavy duty)Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

128 (heavy duty)Reference

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Batteries

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2 (diesel)Reference

Capacities

Max capacity

6123 kgReference

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Test results

Fuel use

18.5 l/hourReference

22.3 l/hourReference

Max pull

3718 kgReference

4828 kgReference

970 Serial Numbers

1970

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8650001Reference

1971

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8674001Reference

1972

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8691801Reference

1973

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8712001Reference

1974

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8736601Reference

1975

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8770001Reference

1976

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8797501Reference

1977

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8809950Reference

1978

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8830001Reference

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.