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J.I. Case 2870 Traction King vs J.I. Case 4894

Verdict: J.I. Case 2870 Traction King vs J.I. Case 4894

The J.I. Case 2870 Traction King and the J.I. Case 4894 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. J.I. Case 4894 leads on rated power with 253 hp against 252 hp. J.I. Case 2870 Traction King is the lighter machine (11,385 kg vs 11,680 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. J.I. Case 4894 is the newer design (1983 vs 1976). In short: choose the J.I. Case 4894 for outright pulling power, or the J.I. Case 2870 Traction King 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 2870 Traction King Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
J.I. Case 4894 Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
252 hp
253 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
J.I. CaseReference
J.I. CaseReference
Four gears, each with a three-range powershift (high, intermediate, low).Reference
With 23.1x30 tires.Reference
Total built
1,259Reference
872Reference
Drive
4x4 4WDReference
4x4 4WDReference
Steering
hydrostatic power, four-wheel steeringReference
hydraulic, front, rear or four-wheel crab steeringReference
Original price
$100,600 (1985)Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
567.8 LReference
Engine
223.7 kWReference
223.7 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
163.3 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
157.1 kWReference
163.1 kWReference
Displacement
11.0 LReference
11.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
127 x 145 mmReference
127 x 145 mmReference
Power
223.7 kWReference
223.7 kWReference
Air cleaner
paper elements with pre-cleanerReference
dual paper elementsReference
Compression
14.7:1Reference
14.7:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
41.6 LReference
41.6 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
188.0 kWReference
189.0 kWReference
Max power
157.1 kWReference
163.1 kWReference
Torque
1145.8 NmReference
Torque RPM
1400Reference
Oil capacity
45.4 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Range Power ShiftReference
partial power shiftReference
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutch
hydraulic wet discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
187.9 kWReference
188.7 kWReference
PTO (tested)
188.0 kWReference
189.0 kWReference
Type
partial powershiftReference
closed centerReference
Valves
2Reference
4Reference
Total flow
166.5 lpmReference
102.2 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIIReference
III (optional)Reference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independent (optional)Reference
Rear PTO Type
1000Reference
1000Reference
Hydraulic system
68.1 LReference
Capacity
68.1 LReference
Pressure
162.0 barReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
5783 kgReference
Engine RPM
1000@2200Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
279 cmReference
279 cmReference
Weight
11385 kgReference
11680 kgReference
Front tire
18.4-34Reference
18.4-34Reference
Rear tire
18.4-34Reference
18.4-34Reference
Ag front
18.4-34Reference
18.4-34Reference
Ag rear
18.4-34Reference
18.4-34Reference
Operating weight
11385 kgReference
11680 kgReference
Ballasted weight
12768 kgReference
12909 kgReference
Length
601 cmReference
Width
335 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
317 cmReference
Ground clearance
45 cmReference
2870 Serial Numbers
1976
8792901Reference
1977
8825001Reference
1978
8853001Reference
1979
8853001Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
Test results
Fuel use
61.3 l/hourReference
58.3 l/hourReference
Max pull
11968 kgReference
12531 kgReference
Capacities
Fuel
567.8 LReference
4894 Serial Numbers
1984
8865000Reference
Location:
Data plates located at forward-right corner in top of the tractor cab.Reference
Speeds

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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