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J.I. Case 833 vs J.I. Case 870
Verdict: J.I. Case 833 vs J.I. Case 870
The J.I. Case 833 and the J.I. Case 870 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. J.I. Case 870 leads on rated power with 71 hp against 66 hp. J.I. Case 870 holds more fuel (189.2 L vs 83.3 L) for longer stints between fills. J.I. Case 870 is the newer design (1970 vs 1960). In short: choose the J.I. Case 870 for outright pulling power, or the J.I. Case 833 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
66 hp
71 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
J.I. CaseReference
J.I. CaseReference
liquid-cooledReference
Four gears each with reverse and a three-speed forward powershift.Reference
Total built
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3,238Reference
Variants
830
diesel standard-frontReference
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831
diesel row-cropReference
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832
diesel Western SpecialReference
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833
diesel high-cropReference
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840
gas standard-frontReference
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841
gas row-cropReference
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842
gas Western SpecialReference
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843
gas high-cropReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
106.0 LReference
189.2 LReference
Belt (claimed)
49.2 kWReference
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Plows
5Reference
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Displacement
4.9 LReference
4.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
111 x 127 mmReference
111 x 127 mmReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
paper element with pre-cleanerReference
Compression
15:1Reference
7.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
1900 (Case-O-Matic)Reference
1900Reference
Firing order
1-3-4-2Reference
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Oil capacity
8.5 LReference
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Coolant capacity
28.0 LReference
26.5 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
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46.2 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
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51.8 kWReference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Power at rated engine speed
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60.0 kWReference
Max power
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51.4 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Case-O-MaticReference
Range Power ShiftReference
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutch
wet discReference
hydraulic wet discsReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
torque converterReference
partial power shiftReference
Rear Type
IIReference
IIReference
Control
Draft-o-matic load/depth controlReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
PTO (claimed)
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52.9 kWReference
PTO (tested)
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60.0 kWReference
Pump flow
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60.6 lpmReference
Total flow
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90.8 lpmReference
Steering flow
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30.3 lpmReference
Engine RPM
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1000@1900Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
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57.1 kWReference
833 Serial Number Location
Capacities
Diameter
26 cmReference
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Width
18 cmReference
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RPM
1261 (Case-O-Matic 1000)Reference
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Dimensions
Ground clearance
85 cmReference
38 cmReference
Front tread
138 to 201 cmReference
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Rear tread
152 to 238 cmReference
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Wide-front Wheelbase
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256 cmReference
Tricycle Wheelbase
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238 cmReference
Weight
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4173 kgReference
Front tire
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7.50-16Reference
Rear tire
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18.4-34Reference
Ag front
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7.50-16Reference
Ag rear
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18.4-34Reference
Length
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388 cmReference
Height (hood)
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170 cmReference
870 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
Test results
Fuel use
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21.2 l/hourReference
Max pull
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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.


