Compare/J.I. Case 900-B vs Nichols-Shepard 35-70

J.I. Case 900-B vs Nichols-Shepard 35-70

Verdict: J.I. Case 900-B vs Nichols-Shepard 35-70

The J.I. Case 900-B and the Nichols-Shepard 35-70 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 70 hp. J.I. Case 900-B is the lighter machine (3,855 kg vs 13,608 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. J.I. Case 900-B is the newer design (1957 vs 1913). 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

Nichols-Shepard

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

70 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

J.I. CaseReference

Nichols-ShepardReference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Total built

5,640Reference

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Original price

$6,000 (1960)Reference

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Steering

power assistReference

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Final drives

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bull gearReference

Variants

900B

dieselReference

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910B

LP-gasReference

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Engine

Plows

5-6Reference

10 (14-inch)Reference

Drawbar (tested)

49.4 kWReference

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Displacement

6.2 LReference

39.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

102 x 127 mmReference

267 x 356 mmReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

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Compression

15:1Reference

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Rated RPM

1500Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

11.4 LReference

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Power at rated engine speed

52.4 kWReference

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Max power

49.4 kWReference

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Fuel tank

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151.4 LReference

Aux. fuel

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22.7 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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52.2 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

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26.1 kWReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

Gears

6 forward and 1 reverseReference

1 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

oil cushionReference

dry drumReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (tested)

52.4 kWReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

213 cmReference

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Weight

3855 kgReference

13608 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-18Reference

48x12Reference

Rear tire

15-34Reference

73x32Reference

Ag front

7.50-18Reference

48x12 steelReference

Ag rear

15-34Reference

73x32 steelReference

Length

358 cmReference

563 cmReference

Operating weight

3855 kgReference

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Ballasted weight

5976 kgReference

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Front tread

139 cmReference

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Rear tread

171 cmReference

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Height

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314 cmReference

Rear axle

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139 mmReference

900-B Serial Number Location

900-B Serial Numbers

1957

8100001Reference

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1958

8120001Reference

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1959

8140001Reference

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Test results

Fuel use

18.5 l/hourReference

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Max pull

4259 kgReference

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Capacities

Diameter

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76 cmReference

Width

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340 cmReference

RPM

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375Reference

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.