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J.I. Case 970

J.I. Case 970 tractor
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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.
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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)
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
Front tire:10.00-16

Engine

Fuel tank:50 gal (189.2 L)
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)

Dimensions

Length:162 inches (411 cm)
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
Batteries:1 (gas), 2 (diesel)
Battery volts: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

Type:Row-Crop tractor
Series:70 Series
Built in:Racine, Wisconsin, USA
Years made:1970 - 1978
Total built:8,542

Transmission

Power shift type:partial power shift
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

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:independent
Engine RPM:540@1900, 1000@1900
Rear PTO Type:1000 (1.375), 540/1000 (1.375)

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