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J.I. Case 970
The J.I. Case 970 is a row-crop tractor produced from 1970 to 1978 as part of the 70 Series. It was built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA, with a total production of 8,542 units. The tractor features two engine options: a 6.6L 6-cylinder diesel and a 6.2L 6-cylinder gasoline engine. It offers power outputs of approximately 70 hp drawbar and 86 hp PTO (claimed), with tested power slightly higher. Transmission options include an 8-speed unsynchronized gear and a 12-speed partial power shift. The tractor is two-wheel drive with power steering and optional cab. It has an open center hydraulic system with a total flow of 24 gpm. The rear hitch is category II, and the PTO is independent with 540/1000 RPM options. Dimensions include a wide-front wheelbase of 108 inches and a length of 162 inches. Operating weight varies by model and fuel type from about 10,050 to 11,190 lbs. Tires are 10.00-16 front and 18.4-38 rear. Electrical system is negative ground with 12-volt batteries.
Power95 hp[P]
Founded1970 - 1978
Model970
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for J.I. Case 970
Power
| PTO (tested) | 93.87 hp (70.0 kW) |
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| PTO (claimed) | 86 hp (64.1 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 79.90 hp (59.6 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 70 hp (52.2 kW) |
Tires
| Rear tire | 18.4-38 |
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| Front tire | 10.00-16 |
Engine
| Fuel tank | 50 gal (189.2 L) |
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| Diesel engine | 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
| Engine options | J.I. Case 6.6L 6-cyl diesel, J.I. Case 6.2L 6-cyl gasoline |
| Gasoline engine | 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
| Diesel rated RPM | 1900 (early), 2000 (late) |
| Diesel bore/stroke | 4.125x5.00 inches (105 x 127 mm) |
| Diesel compression | 16.5:1 |
| Gasoline rated RPM | 1900 |
| Diesel displacement | 401 ci (6.6 L) |
| Diesel starter volts | 12 |
| Gasoline air cleaner | paper element |
| Gasoline bore/stroke | 4.00x5.00 inches (102 x 127 mm) |
| Gasoline compression | 7.5:1 |
| Gasoline displacement | 377 ci (6.2 L) |
| Gasoline starter volts | 12 |
| Diesel coolant capacity | 38 qts (36.0 L) |
Weight
| Operating | 10050 lbs (gas manual) (4558 kg), 10335 lbs (early Power-Shift diesel) (4687 kg), 11190 lbs (late Power-Shift diesel) (5075 kg) |
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Dimensions
| Length | 162 inches (411 cm) |
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| Height (hood) | 78 inches (198 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 15 inches (38 cm) |
| Tricycle Wheelbase | 101 inches (256 cm) |
| Wide-front Wheelbase | 108 inches (274 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
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| Batteries | 1 (gas), 2 (diesel) |
| Battery volts | 12 |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
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| Pump flow | 16 gpm (60.6 lpm) |
| Total flow | 24 gpm (90.8 lpm) |
| Steering flow | 8 gpm (30.3 lpm) |
Mechanical
| Cab | optional |
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| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
| Brakes | Differential hydraulic dry disc brakes |
| Steering | Power steering |
Production
| Type | Row-Crop tractor |
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| Series | 70 Series |
| Built in | Racine, Wisconsin, USA |
| Years made | 1970 - 1978 |
| Total built | 8,542 |
Transmission
| Power shift type | partial power shift |
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| Power shift gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
| Power shift clutch | hydraulic wet discs |
| Power shift details | Four gears each with reverse and a three-speed forward powershift. |
| Transmission options | 8-speed unsynchronized gear, 12-speed partial power shift |
| Unsynchronized gear type | unsynchronized gear |
| Unsynchronized gear gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
| Unsynchronized gear clutch | 355.6mm dry disc |
Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | II |
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Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Engine RPM | 540@1900, 1000@1900 |
| Rear PTO Type | 1000 (1.375), 540/1000 (1.375) |