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J.I. Case 1070

The J.I. Case 1070 is a tractor produced by J I Case. It is equipped with a 451 ci 7.4 L engine. The listed engine power is 107.36 hp 80.1 kW. Transmission: Range Power Shift. Operating weight: 10310 lbs 4676 kg.

Engine Power
107.36 hp 80.1 kW
Fuel & Capacities
50 gal 189.2 L
Transmission
Range Power Shift
Operating Weight
10310 lbs 4676 kg

Overview

J.I. Case 1070 tractor photo
1970 - 1978 Model year 1970-19731974-1978 70 SeriesRow-Crop tractor 70 Series Row-Crop tractor
Production
Manufacturer
J.I. Case
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA
Total built
7,561
J.I. Case 1070 Engine
J.I. Case 7.4L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank
50 gal 189.2 L
Engine details ...
J.I. Case 1070 Power
Drawbar (claimed)
85 hp 63.4 kW
PTO (claimed)
101 hp 75.3 kW
Drawbar (tested)
90.99 hp 67.9 kW
PTO (tested)
108.10 hp 80.6 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Power steering
Differential hydraulic dry disc brakes
Cab optional
Hydraulics
Type
open center
Valves
2
Pump flow
16 gpm 60.6 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
II
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO Type
1000 (1.375)
540/1000 (1.375)
Engine RPM
540@2000
1000@2000
Dimensions & Tires
Wide-front Wheelbase
108 inches 274 cm
Tricycle Wheelbase
101 inches 256 cm
Weight
10310 lbs 4676 kg
Front tire
10.00-16
Rear tire
18.4-34
Full dimensions and tires ...
References
1070 references literature
Operator's Manual 500B, 600B Tractors (9-482) published in 1958
Jet-Age 770-890-970-1070 Tractors published in 1970, by J.I. Case
New Agri-King 970/1070 Tractors published in 1971, by J.I. Case
Agri King Tractor published in 1969, by J.I. Case
Buyers Guide for '70 published in 1970, by J.I. Case

Engine

Engine Detail — 451 ci / 7.4 L Diesel

Manufacturer
J.I. Case
Fuel Type
Diesel
Configuration
6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
451 ci 7.4 L
Bore/Stroke
4.375x5.00 inches 111 x 127 mm
Air cleaner
paper element
Compression
16.5:1
Rated RPM
2000 (early)
2100 (late)
Starter volts
12
Coolant capacity
40 qts 37.9 L

Transmission

Transmission options
8-speed unsynchronized gear
12-speed partial power shift

Transmission — 8 forward and 2 reverse unsynchronized gear

Type
unsynchronized gear
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch
381mm dry disc
1070 unsynchronized gear speeds

Transmission — Range Power Shift

Transmission
Range Power Shift
Type
partial power shift
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch
hydraulic wet discs
Four gears each with reverse and a three-speed forward power shift.
1070 Range Power Shift partial power shift speeds

Dimensions

J.I. Case 1070 Tires
Ag front
10.00-16
Ag rear
18.4-34
Dimensions
Wide-front Wheelbase
108 inches 274 cm
Tricycle Wheelbase
101 inches 256 cm
Length
162 inches 411 cm
Height (hood)
78 inches 198 cm
Operating weight
10310 lbs 4676 kg
Ground clearance
15 inches 38 cm
Front tread
62 to 90 inches 157 to 228 cm
Rear tread
62 to 68 inches 157 to 172 cm

Tests

Tractor Tests
NTTL 1035: diesel 8-speed 2WD
NTTL 1036: diesel 12-speed 2WD
NTTL 1066: diesel (2100 rpm) 12-speed 2WD
NTTL 1067: diesel 8-speed 2WD
Nebraska Tractor Test 1035
Diesel 8-speed 2WD April 6 - May 2, 1970 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1035 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed
100.73 hp 75.1 kW
Fuel use
6.5 gal/hour 24.6 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed
96.50 hp 72.0 kW
Fuel use
6.1 gal/hour 23.1 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
84.53 hp 63.0 kW
Fuel use
6.2 gal/hour 23.5 l/hour
Gear 4-Low used for power test.
Max pull
11203 lbs 5081 kg
Gear 2-Low used for pull test.
Nebraska Tractor Test 1036
Diesel 12-speed 2WD April 6 - 20, 1970 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1036 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed
100.21 hp 74.7 kW
Fuel use
6.4 gal/hour 24.2 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed
98.74 hp 73.6 kW
Fuel use
6.2 gal/hour 23.5 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
82.12 hp 61.2 kW
Fuel use
6.4 gal/hour 24.2 l/hour
Gear 2-High used for power test.
Max pull
10912 lbs 4949 kg
Gear 1-Med used for pull test.
Nebraska Tractor Test 1066
Diesel (2100 rpm) 12-speed 2WD May 7 - 21, 1971 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1066 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed
108.10 hp 80.6 kW
Fuel use
7.2 gal/hour 27.3 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed
99.92 hp 74.5 kW
Fuel use
6.5 gal/hour 24.6 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
90.99 hp 67.9 kW
Fuel use
7.2 gal/hour 27.3 l/hour
Gear 2-Medium used for power test.
Max pull
13780 lbs 6250 kg
Gear 1-Low used for pull test.
Nebraska Tractor Test 1067
Diesel 8-speed 2WD May 6 - 21, 1971 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1067 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed
107.36 hp 80.1 kW
Fuel use
7.1 gal/hour 26.9 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed
103.91 hp 77.5 kW
Fuel use
6.6 gal/hour 25.0 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
90.77 hp 67.7 kW
Fuel use
7.0 gal/hour 26.5 l/hour
Gear 4-Low used for power test.
Max pull
13116 lbs 5949 kg
Gear 1-Low used for pull test.

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for J I Case J.I. Case 1070 based on its 107.36 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & OperationRecommended SizeWorkload RatingEngineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage
4 to 5 Bottom (16-18")4 - 5 铧 (40-45 cm)Heavy DutyHeavy primary tillage; semi-mounted hitch recommended.
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing
10 to 12 ft Flex-Wing3.0 - 3.6 m 折叠双翼Heavy DutyWide swath pasture and crop residue shredding.
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep
90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机Commercial / Field ScaleDeep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops.
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage
10 to 14 ft Tandem / Offset3.0 - 4.2 m 重型交错耙Heavy DutyAggressive residue cutting in corn/cotton stubble.
Hay BalerHay & Forage
5x6 Round Baler or 3x3 Mid Square1.5x1.8 m 大圆捆或中型方捆机Heavy DutyHigh density baling; requires minimum 85 PTO HP.
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for J I Case J.I. Case 1070.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 9 hrs

Approximately 9 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (50 gal / 189.3 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~5.6 gal/hr (21.1 L/hr)

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

J I Case J.I. Case 1070 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for J I Case J.I. Case 1070.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)107.4 hp
Kilowatts (kW)80.1 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)108.8 PS

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