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J.I. Case 870 vs J.I. Case 900-B

Verdict: J.I. Case 870 vs J.I. Case 900-B

The J.I. Case 870 and the J.I. Case 900-B 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 70 hp. J.I. Case 900-B is the lighter machine (3,855 kg vs 4,173 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. J.I. Case 870 is the newer design (1970 vs 1957). In short: choose the J.I. Case 870 for outright pulling power, or the J.I. Case 900-B 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 870 Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
J.I. Case 900-B Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
71 hp
70 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
J.I. CaseReference
J.I. CaseReference
Four gears each with reverse and a three-speed forward powershift.Reference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Total built
3,238Reference
5,640Reference
Original price
$6,000 (1960)Reference
Steering
power assistReference
Engine
Fuel tank
189.2 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
46.2 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
51.8 kWReference
49.4 kWReference
Displacement
4.9 LReference
6.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke
111 x 127 mmReference
102 x 127 mmReference
Compression
7.5:1Reference
15:1Reference
Rated RPM
1900Reference
1500Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
26.5 LReference
Air cleaner
paper element with pre-cleanerReference
oil bathReference
Power at rated engine speed
60.0 kWReference
52.4 kWReference
Max power
51.4 kWReference
49.4 kWReference
Plows
5-6Reference
Oil capacity
11.4 LReference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
hydraulic wet discsReference
oil cushionReference
Transmission
Range Power ShiftReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
52.9 kWReference
PTO (tested)
60.0 kWReference
52.4 kWReference
Type
partial power shiftReference
gearReference
Pump flow
60.6 lpmReference
Total flow
90.8 lpmReference
Steering flow
30.3 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
540Reference
Engine RPM
1000@1900Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
57.1 kWReference
Dimensions
Wide-front Wheelbase
256 cmReference
Tricycle Wheelbase
238 cmReference
Weight
4173 kgReference
3855 kgReference
Front tire
7.50-16Reference
7.50-18Reference
Rear tire
18.4-34Reference
15-34Reference
Ag front
7.50-16Reference
7.50-18Reference
Ag rear
18.4-34Reference
15-34Reference
Length
388 cmReference
358 cmReference
Height (hood)
170 cmReference
Ground clearance
38 cmReference
Wheelbase
213 cmReference
Operating weight
3855 kgReference
Ballasted weight
5976 kgReference
Front tread
139 cmReference
Rear tread
171 cmReference
870 Serial Numbers
1970
8650001Reference
1971
8674001Reference
1972
8691801Reference
1973
8712001Reference
1974
8736601Reference
1975
8770001Reference
Test results
Fuel use
21.2 l/hourReference
18.5 l/hourReference
Max pull
4549 kgReference
4259 kgReference
Variants
900B
dieselReference
910B
LP-gasReference
900-B Serial Number Location
900-B Serial Numbers
1957
8100001Reference
1958
8120001Reference
1959
8140001Reference

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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