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J.I. Case 2870 Traction King vs J.I. Case 4994

Verdict: J.I. Case 2870 Traction King vs J.I. Case 4994

The J.I. Case 2870 Traction King and the J.I. Case 4994 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. J.I. Case 4994 leads on rated power with 344 hp against 252 hp. J.I. Case 2870 Traction King is the lighter machine (11,385 kg vs 26,500 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. J.I. Case 4994 is the newer design (1984 vs 1976). In short: choose the J.I. Case 4994 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 4994 Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
252 hp
344 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 20.5-32 tiresReference
Total built
1,259Reference
224Reference
Drive
4x4 4WDReference
4x4 4WDReference
Steering
hydrostatic power, four-wheel steeringReference
hydraulic, front, rear or four-wheel crab steeringReference
Engine
Fuel tank
567.8 LReference
Engine
223.7 kWReference
298.3 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
163.3 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
157.1 kWReference
219.4 kWReference
Displacement
11.0 LReference
14.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke
127 x 145 mmReference
127 x 140 mmReference
Power
223.7 kWReference
298.3 kWReference
Air cleaner
paper elements with pre-cleanerReference
dual paper elementsReference
Compression
14.7:1Reference
15.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2100Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
41.6 LReference
83.3 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
188.0 kWReference
256.5 kWReference
Max power
157.1 kWReference
219.4 kWReference
Torque
1545.8 NmReference
Torque RPM
1300Reference
Firing order
1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8Reference
Intake valve clearance
0.457 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.787 mmReference
Oil capacity
55.8 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Range Power ShiftReference
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
12 forward and 2 reverseReference
Oil type
Case Powergard PTFReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
187.9 kWReference
256.5 kWReference
PTO (tested)
188.0 kWReference
256.5 kWReference
Type
partial powershiftReference
full power shiftReference
Valves
2Reference
2 to 4Reference
Total flow
166.5 lpmReference
132.5 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIIReference
IV/IVN (optional)Reference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1000Reference
1000 (1.75)Reference
Hydraulic system
99.4 LReference
Capacity
99.4 LReference
Pressure
137.9 barReference
Pump flow
132.5 lpmReference
Steering flow
75.7 lpmReference
Steering press.
137.9 barReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
7257 kgReference
Engine RPM
1000@2100Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
279 cmReference
316 cmReference
Weight
11385 kgReference
26500 to 31315 poundsReference
Front tire
18.4-34Reference
24.5-32Reference
Rear tire
18.4-34Reference
24.5-32Reference
Ag front
18.4-34Reference
30.5-32Reference
Ag rear
18.4-34Reference
30.5-32Reference
Operating weight
11385 kgReference
Ballasted weight
12768 kgReference
Length
664 cmReference
Width
304 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
351 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)
36 cmReference
Shipping
12020 kgReference
Operating
14204 kgReference
Ballasted
18112 kgReference
2870 Serial Numbers
1976
8792901Reference
1977
8825001Reference
1978
8853001Reference
1979
8853001Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
Charging amps
105Reference
Batteries
2Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
Battery AH
300Reference
Battery Group
30HReference
Test results
Fuel use
61.3 l/hourReference
76.1 l/hourReference
Max pull
11968 kgReference
15657 kgReference
Capacities
Fuel
1135.5 LReference
Front hubs
12.8 LReference
Front diff.
16.1 LReference
Rear hubs
12.8 LReference
Rear diff.
21.3 LReference
Max capacity
18144 kgReference
4994 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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