CaseIH CX70

The CaseIH CX70 is a tractor produced by Caseih. It is equipped with a 258 ci 4.2 L engine. The rated power output is 66 hp 49.2 kW. Transmission: 24 forward and 12 reverse. Drive type: 4x2 2WD. Operating weight: 7396 to 8466 pounds.

Overview

	1998 - 2002 CX Utility SeriesUtility tractor
1998 - 2002
CX Utility Series
Utility tractor

Production
Manufacturer	CaseIH
Utility tractor
Built in Doncaster, England
Original price	$27,000 (1999)

Variants
CX70	deluxe model
C70	basic model

CaseIH CX70 Engine
Perkins 4.2L 4-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

CaseIH CX70 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	electro-hydraulic
Steering	hydrostatic power
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes
Two-post ROPS with flat platform. Optional cab with air-conditioning.

Capacity
Fuel	42 gal 159.0 L
Hydraulic system	9.1 gal (2WD) 34.4 L
	9.8 gal (4WD) 37.1 L

Hydraulics
Type	open center
Capacity	9.1 gal (2WD) 34.4 L
	9.8 gal (4WD) 37.1 L
Pressure	2500 psi 172.4 bar
Valves	0 to 3
Pump flow	15.7 gpm 59.4 lpm
Total flow	24.2 gpm (total) 91.6 lpm
	15.7 gpm (main pump) 59.4 lpm
	8.5 gpm (lube pump) 32.2 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	II/I
Control	electronic upper link
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	89.1 inches (2WD) 226 cm
	92.7 inches (4WD) 235 cm
Weight	7396 to 8466 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
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 synchro shuttle
16-speed partial power shift
24-speed creeper

Transmission — 8 forward and reverse synchro shuttle

Type	synchro shuttle
Gears	8 forward and reverse
Clutch	12-inch dry disc
Oil capacity	36.4 qts (2WD) 34.4 L
	39.1 qts (4WD) 37.0 L
Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high) with left-hand shuttle lever.

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	36.4 qts (2WD) 34.4 L
	39.1 qts (4WD) 37.0 L
Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high) with push-button power shift on the gear shift lever. Left-hand shuttle lever on the steering column.
Transmission
Type	creeper
Gears	24 forward and 12 reverse

Dimensions

CaseIH CX70 Tires
Ag front	7.50-16
Ag rear	16.9-30

Dimensions
Wheelbase	89.1 inches (2WD) 226 cm
	92.7 inches (4WD) 235 cm

CaseIH CX70 Weight
Shipping	7,396 lbs (2WD) 3354 kg
	8,466 lbs (4WD) 3840 kg
Operating	8,265 lbs 3749 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 CX70 tractor photo