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J.I. Case 870
The J.I. Case 870 is a farm tractor produced from 1970 to 1975 as part of the 70 Series. It was built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA, with a total production of 3,238 units. The tractor was originally priced at $8,400 in 1975. It features engine options including a 5.5L 4-cylinder diesel and a 4.9L 4-cylinder gasoline engine. Transmission options include an 8-speed unsynchronized gear and a 12-speed partial power shift. The tractor offers two-wheel drive, power steering, and optional cab. It has a rear Type II hitch and an independent rear PTO with 540 and 540/1000 RPM options. The 870 has a wide-front wheelbase of 101 inches and a tricycle wheelbase of 94 inches, with a weight of 9200 lbs. Hydraulics are open center with a total flow of 24 gpm. The tractor is related to the J.I. Case 770 and 970 models.
Power78 hp[P]
Founded1970 - 1975
Model870
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for J.I. Case 870
Power
| PTO (tested) | 80.49 hp (60.0 kW) |
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| PTO (claimed) | 71 hp (52.9 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 69.53 hp (51.8 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 62 hp (46.2 kW) |
Engine
| Fuel tank | 50 gal (189.2 L) |
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| Rated RPM | 1900 (early), 2000 (mid), 2100 (late) |
| Air cleaner | paper element with pre-cleaner |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.625x5.00 inches (117 x 127 mm) |
| Compression | 16.5:1 |
| Displacement | 336 ci (5.5 L) |
| Diesel engine | J.I. Case, diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Engine options | J.I. Case 5.5L 4-cyl diesel, J.I. Case 4.9L 4-cyl gasoline |
| Gasoline engine | J.I. Case, gasoline, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
| Coolant capacity | 28 qts (26.5 L) |
| Rated RPM gasoline | 1900 |
| Bore/Stroke gasoline | 4.375x5.00 inches (111 x 127 mm) |
| Compression gasoline | 7.5:1 |
| Displacement gasoline | 301 ci (4.9 L) |
| Starter volts gasoline | 12 |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 16 gpm (60.6 lpm) |
| Total flow | 24 gpm (90.8 lpm) |
| Steering flow | 8 gpm (30.3 lpm) |
Mechanical
| Cab | optional |
|---|---|
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
| Brakes | Differential hydraulic dry disc brakes |
| Steering | Power steering |
Production
| Series | 70 Series |
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| Built in | Racine, Wisconsin, USA |
| Years made | 1970 - 1975 |
| Total built | 3,238 |
| Manufacturer | J.I. Case |
| Original price | $8,400 in 1975 |
Transmission
| Power shift | Transmission: Range Power Shift, Type: partial power shift, Gears: 12 forward and 4 reverse, Clutch: hydraulic wet discs, Description: Four gears each with reverse and a three-speed forward powershift |
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| Unsynchronized gear | Type: unsynchronized gear, Gears: 8 forward and 2 reverse, Clutch: 304.8mm dry disc |
| Transmission options | 8-speed unsynchronized gear, 12-speed partial power shift |
Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | II |
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Dimensions & Tires
| Length | 153 inches (388 cm) |
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| Weight | 9200 lbs (4173 kg) |
| Rear tire | 18.4-34 |
| Front tire | 7.50-16 |
| Height (hood) | 67 inches (170 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 15 inches (38 cm) |
| Tricycle Wheelbase | 94 inches (238 cm) |
| Wide-front Wheelbase | 101 inches (256 cm) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | independent |
|---|---|
| Engine RPM | 540@1900, 1000@1900 |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375), 540/1000 (1.375) |