Tractor · 1970Unverified
J.I. Case 970
J.I. Case 970 — Model year 1970-19731974-1978 · 86 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
86 hp
Max power
51.9 kW
Weight
10050 to 11190 pounds
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Overview
ManufacturerJ.I. CaseReference
Row-Crop tractorReference
Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USAReference
Total built8,542Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Power steeringReference
Differential hydraulic dry disc brakesReference
Cab optionalReference
Engine
J.I. Case 6.6L 6-cyl dieselReference
J.I. Case 6.2L 6-cyl gasolineReference
Fuel tank189.2 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)52.2 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)59.6 kWReference
J.I. CaseReference
dieselReference
6-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement6.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke105 x 127 mmReference
Compression16.5:1Reference
Rated RPM1900 (early)Reference
Rated RPM2000 (late)Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Coolant capacity36.0 LReference
gasolineReference
Displacement6.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke102 x 127 mmReference
Air cleanerpaper elementReference
Compression7.5:1Reference
Rated RPM1900Reference
Power at rated engine speed63.9 kWReference
Max power51.9 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed63.6 kWReference
Max power53.4 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed63.6 kWReference
Max power55.6 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed63.4 kWReference
Max power57.6 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed69.7 kWReference
Max power59.5 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed70.0 kWReference
Max power59.6 kWReference
Transmission
8-speed unsynchronized gearReference
12-speed partial power shiftReference
Typeunsynchronized gearReference
Gears8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch355.6mm 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)64.1 kWReference
PTO (tested)70.0 kWReference
Typeopen centerReference
Pump flow60.6 lpmReference
Total flow90.8 lpmReference
Steering flow30.3 lpmReference
Rear TypeIIReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type1000 (1.375)Reference
Rear PTO Type540/1000 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM540@1900Reference
Engine RPM1000@1900Reference
Power at rated PTO speed69.7 kWReference
Power at rated PTO speed68.7 kWReference
Dimensions
Wide-front Wheelbase274 cmReference
Tricycle Wheelbase256 cmReference
Weight10050 to 11190 poundsReference
Front tire10.00-16Reference
Rear tire18.4-38Reference
Ag front10.00-16Reference
Ag rear18.4-38Reference
Length411 cmReference
Height (hood)198 cmReference
Ground clearance38 cmReference
Operating4558 kgReference
Operating4687 kgReference
Operating5075 kgReference
970 Serial Numbers
Location:Plate on instrument panelReference
19708650001Reference
19718674001Reference
19728691801Reference
19738712001Reference
19748736601Reference
19758770001Reference
19768797501Reference
19778809950Reference
19788830001Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Batteries1 (gas)Reference
Batteries2 (diesel)Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Test results
NTTL 1034: diesel 8-speed 2WDReference
NTTL 1037: diesel 12-speed 2WDReference
NTTL 1038: gasoline 12-speed 2WDReference
NTTL 1039: gasoline 8-speed 2WDReference
NTTL 1068: diesel 12-speed 2WDReference
NTTL 1078: diesel 8-speed 2WDReference
Diesel 8-speed 2WDApril 7 - 27, 1970Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1034 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use20.8 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use20.4 l/hourReference
Gear 4-Low used for power test.Reference
Max pull4809 kgReference
Gear 1-Low used for pull test.Reference
Diesel 12-speed 2WDApril 15 - 28, 1970Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1037 fileReference
Fuel use20.1 l/hourReference
Gear 2-High used for power test.Reference
Max pull4840 kgReference
Gear 1-Int. used for pull test.Reference
Gasoline 12-speed 2WDApril 17 - May 5, 1970Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1038 fileReference
Fuel use31.8 l/hourReference
Fuel use31.4 l/hourReference
Max pull4793 kgReference
Gear 1-Med used for pull test.Reference
Gasoline 8-speed 2WDApril 15 - May 5, 1970Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1039 fileReference
Fuel use31.0 l/hourReference
Fuel use32.6 l/hourReference
Max pull4780 kgReference
Gear 2-Low used for pull test.Reference
Diesel 12-speed 2WD5/6/1971Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1068 fileReference
Fuel use23.5 l/hourReference
Diesel 8-speed 2WDSeptember 9 - 21, 1971Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1078 fileReference
Fuel use22.7 l/hourReference
Fuel use22.3 l/hourReference
Max pull4828 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.