j i case 870
![]() | 1970 - 1975
70 Series | 1970 - 1975 | 70 Series |
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1970 - 1975 | |||
70 Series | |||
1970 - 1975 | |
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70 Series |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | J.I. Case |
Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA | |
Total built | 3,238 |
Original price was $8,400 in 1975 | |
J.I. Case 870 Engines | |
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J.I. Case 5.5L 4-cyl diesel | |
J.I. Case 4.9L 4-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 50 gal
189.2 L |
Engine details ... | |
J.I. Case 870 Transmissions | |
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8-speed unsynchronized gear | |
12-speed partial power shift | |
Transmission details ... |
J.I. Case 870 Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 62 hp
46.2 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 71 hp
52.9 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 69.53 hp
51.8 kW |
PTO (tested) | 80.49 hp
60.0 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Differential hydraulic dry disc brakes | |
Cab optional |
Photos | |
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J.I. Case 870 photos... |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Pump flow | 16 gpm
60.6 lpm |
Total flow | 24 gpm
90.8 lpm |
Steering flow | 8 gpm
30.3 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
| 540/1000 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@1900 |
| 1000@1900 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wide-front Wheelbase | 101 inches
256 cm |
Tricycle Wheelbase | 94 inches
238 cm |
Weight | 9200 lbs
4173 kg |
Front tire | 7.50-16 |
Rear tire | 18.4-34 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
870 Serial Numbers | |
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1970 | 8650001 |
1971 | 8674001 |
1972 | 8691801 |
1973 | 8712001 |
1974 | 8736601 |
1975 | 8770001 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
References | |
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Jet-Age 770-890-970-1070 Tractors published in 1970, by J.I. Case | |
Agri King Tractor published in 1969, by J.I. Case | |
Buyers Guide for '70 published in 1970, by J.I. Case | |
Time-saving experts published in 1975, by J.I. Case |
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