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J.I. Case 870

J.I. Case 870 tractor
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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.
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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)
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)
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
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
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

Dimensions & Tires

Length:153 inches (388 cm)
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)

Related Models

J.I. Case 770

Model:770

J.I. Case 970

Model:970