Tractor · 1970Unverified
J.I. Case 870
J.I. Case 870 — 70 Series · 71 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
71 hp
Max power
45.8 kW
Weight
4173 kg
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Overview
ManufacturerJ.I. CaseReference
Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USAReference
Total built3,238Reference
Original price was $8,400 in 1975Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Power steeringReference
Differential hydraulic dry disc brakesReference
Cab optionalReference
Engine
J.I. Case 5.5L 4-cyl dieselReference
J.I. Case 4.9L 4-cyl gasolineReference
Fuel tank189.2 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)46.2 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)51.8 kWReference
J.I. CaseReference
dieselReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement5.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke117 x 127 mmReference
Compression16.5:1Reference
Rated RPM1900 (early)Reference
Rated RPM2000 (mid)Reference
Rated RPM2100 (late)Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Coolant capacity26.5 LReference
gasolineReference
Displacement4.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke111 x 127 mmReference
Air cleanerpaper element with pre-cleanerReference
Compression7.5:1Reference
Rated RPM1900Reference
Power at rated engine speed52.6 kWReference
Max power45.8 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed52.7 kWReference
Max power46.1 kWReference
Max power43.3 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed53.0 kWReference
Max power46.6 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed58.1 kWReference
Max power49.9 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed57.8 kWReference
Max power51.5 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed59.8 kWReference
Max power51.8 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed60.0 kWReference
Max power51.4 kWReference
Transmission
8-speed unsynchronized gearReference
12-speed partial power shiftReference
Typeunsynchronized gearReference
Gears8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch304.8mm dry discReference
TransmissionRange Power ShiftReference
Typepartial power shiftReference
Gears12 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutchhydraulic wet discsReference
Four gears each with reverse and a three-speed forward powershift.Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)52.9 kWReference
PTO (tested)60.0 kWReference
Typeopen centerReference
Pump flow60.6 lpmReference
Total flow90.8 lpmReference
Steering flow30.3 lpmReference
Rear TypeIIReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference
Rear PTO Type540/1000 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM540@1900Reference
Engine RPM1000@1900Reference
Power at rated PTO speed57.5 kWReference
Power at rated PTO speed57.1 kWReference
Power at rated PTO speed58.1 kWReference
Power at rated PTO speed57.1 kWReference
Dimensions
Wide-front Wheelbase256 cmReference
Tricycle Wheelbase238 cmReference
Weight4173 kgReference
Front tire7.50-16Reference
Rear tire18.4-34Reference
Ag front7.50-16Reference
Ag rear18.4-34Reference
Length388 cmReference
Height (hood)170 cmReference
Ground clearance38 cmReference
870 Serial Numbers
19708650001Reference
19718674001Reference
19728691801Reference
19738712001Reference
19748736601Reference
19758770001Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Test results
NTTL 1030: diesel 12-speed 2WDReference
NTTL 1031: diesel 8-speed 2WDReference
NTTL 1059: gasoline 12-speed 2WDReference
NTTL 1060: gasoline 8-speed 2WDReference
NTTL 1076: diesel (2000 rpm) 12-speed 2WDReference
NTTL 1077: diesel (2000 rpm) 8-speed 2WDReference
NTTL 1149: diesel (2100 rpm) 8-speed 2WDReference
NTTL 1150: diesel 12-speed 2WDReference
Diesel 12-speed 2WDNovember 10 - 19, 1969Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1030 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use17.8 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 2-High used for power test.Reference
Max pull4026 kgReference
Gear 1-High used for pull test.Reference
Diesel 8-speed 2WDNovember 10 - 20, 1969Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1031 fileReference
Fuel use17.0 l/hourReference
Fuel use16.3 l/hourReference
Gear 4-Low used for power test.Reference
Max pull4052 kgReference
Gear 2-Low used for pull test.Reference
Gasoline 12-speed 2WDOctober 28 - November 17, 1970Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1059 fileReference
Fuel use23.8 l/hourReference
Fuel use23.1 l/hourReference
Max pull3988 kgReference
Gear 1-Med used for pull test.Reference
Gasoline 8-speed 2WDOctober 28 - November 7, 1970Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1060 fileReference
Fuel use22.7 l/hourReference
Fuel use23.5 l/hourReference
Max pull4130 kgReference
Diesel (2000 rpm) 12-speed 2WDLink: Nebraska Tractor Test 1076 fileReference
Fuel use20.8 l/hourReference
Gear 3-Low used for power test.Reference
Max pull4570 kgReference
Diesel (2000 rpm) 8-speed 2WDSeptember 12 - 24, 1971Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1077 fileReference
Fuel use18.9 l/hourReference
Fuel use19.7 l/hourReference
Max pull4414 kgReference
Gear 1-Low used for pull test.Reference
Diesel (2100 rpm) 8-speed 2WDOctober 22 - 31, 1973Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1149 fileReference
Fuel use21.6 l/hourReference
Fuel use20.4 l/hourReference
Fuel use21.2 l/hourReference
Max pull4557 kgReference
Diesel 12-speed 2WDOctober 26 - November 6, 1973Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1150 fileReference
Max pull4549 kgReference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.