CaseIH C70

The CaseIH C70 is a tractor produced by Caseih. It is equipped with a 258 ci 4.2 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (net): 66 hp / 49.2 kW; Diesel (gross): 73 hp / 54.4 kW. Transmission: 16 forward and 8 reverse. Drive type: 4x2 2WD. Operating weight: 5941 to 8365 pounds.

Engine Power
Diesel (net): 66 hp / 49.2 kW; Diesel (gross): 73 hp / 54.4 kW
Drive & Traction
4x2 2WD
Fuel & Capacities
20 gal 75.7 L
Transmission
16 forward and 8 reverse
Operating Weight
5941 to 8365 pounds

Overview

CaseIH C70 tractor photo
1998 - 2002 CX Utility SeriesUtility tractor CX Utility Series Utility tractor
Production
Manufacturer
CaseIH
Utility tractor
Built in Doncaster, England
Original price
$24,000 (1999)
Variants
CX70
deluxe model
C70
basic model
CaseIH C70 Engine
Perkins 4.2L 4-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
CaseIH C70 Power
Engine (gross)
73 hp 54.4 kW
Engine (net)
66 hp 49.2 kW
PTO (claimed)
58 hp 43.3 kW
Drawbar (tested)
50.2 hp 37.4 kW
PTO (tested)
59.7 hp 44.5 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Drive
4x2 2WD
4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)
Differential lock
mechanical
Steering
hydrostatic power
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes
Two-post ROPS with straddle platform.
Capacity
Fuel
20 gal 75.7 L
Hydraulic system
9 gal (2WD) 34.1 L
9.7 gal (4WD) 36.7 L
Hydraulics
Type
open center
Capacity
9 gal (2WD) 34.1 L
9.7 gal (4WD) 36.7 L
Pressure
2500 psi 172.4 bar
Valves
0 to 3
Pump flow
12.7 gpm 48.1 lpm
15 gpm (optional) 56.8 lpm
Total flow
15.7 gpm 59.4 lpm
18 gpm (optional) 68.1 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
II/I
Control
mechanical
Rear lift
3,665 lbs 1662 kg
5,097 lbs (optional) 2311 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Clutch
hydraulic wet disc
Rear PTO Type
540
540/1000 (optional dual shaft)
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
84.3 inches (2WD) 214 cm
88 inches (4WD) 223 cm
Weight
5941 to 8365 pounds
Front tire
7.50-16
Rear tire
16.9-30
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Charging amps
65
Battery CCA
650
810 (optional)
Battery volts
12
References
C70 references literature
CX Series Tractors published in 1997, by CaseIH

Engine

Engine Detail — 258 ci / 4.2 L Diesel

Manufacturer
Perkins 1004.42
Fuel Type
Diesel
Configuration
4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
258 ci 4.2 L
Bore/Stroke
4.05x5.00 inches 103 x 127 mm
Power (net)
66 hp 49.2 kW
Power (gross)
73 hp 54.4 kW
Fuel system
mechanical direct injection with 5-hole injectors
Air cleaner
dual paper elements
Compression
18.5:1
Rated RPM
2200
Torque
208 lb-ft 282.0 Nm
Torque RPM
1400
Starter volts
12
Oil capacity
9.3 qts 8.8 L
Oil change
250 h
Coolant capacity
16.9 qts 16.0 L

Transmission

Transmission options
8-speed
16-speed partial power shift
16-speed creeper

Transmission — 8 forward and 4 reverse

Gears
8 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch
12-inch dry disc
Oil capacity
36 qts (2WD) 34.1 L
38.6 qts (4WD) 36.5 L

Transmission — 16 forward and 8 reverse partial power shift

Type
partial power shift
Gears
16 forward and 8 reverse
Clutch
12-inch dry disc
Oil capacity
36 qts (2WD) 34.1 L
38.6 qts (4WD) 36.5 L
C70  partial power shift speeds

Transmission — 8 forward and reverse

Gears
8 forward and reverse
Oil capacity
36 qts (2WD) 34.1 L
38.6 qts (4WD) 36.5 L
Transmission
Type
creeper
Gears
16 forward and 8 reverse

Dimensions

CaseIH C70 Tires
Ag front
7.50-16
Ag rear
16.9-30
Dimensions
Wheelbase
84.3 inches (2WD) 214 cm
88 inches (4WD) 223 cm
CaseIH C70 Weight
Shipping
5,941 lbs (2WD) 2694 kg
6,658 lbs (4WD) 3020 kg
Operating
8,365 lbs 3794 kg
Max capacity
10,150 lbs 4604 kg

Tests

OCED Tractor Test 1895
Diesel 16-speed 4WD October 1998 - November 1998, Link: OCED Tractor Test 1895 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed
59.7 hp 44.5 kW
Fuel use
3.9 gal/hour 14.8 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed
62.1 hp 46.3 kW
Fuel use
3.9 gal/hour 14.8 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
50.2 hp 37.4 kW
Fuel use
4.0 gal/hour 15.1 l/hour
Gear 3-Low-Direct used for power test.
Max pull
9,485 lbs 4302 kg
Gear 1-Low-TA used for pull test.

Photos

CaseIH C70 tractor photo

CaseIH C70 tractor photo

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Caseih C70.

Engine Crankcase Oil

SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours

Transmission & Hydraulic System

UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours

Engine Cooling System

50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours

Caseih C70 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Caseih C70.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS

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