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J.I. Case 1170

The J.I. Case 1170 is a tractor produced by J I Case. It is equipped with a 451 ci 7.4 L engine. The listed engine power is 121.93 hp 90.9 kW. Transmission: 12 forward and 3 reverse. Operating weight: 13800 lbs 6259 kg.

Engine Power
121.93 hp 90.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
50 gal 189.2 L
Transmission
12 forward and 3 reverse
Operating Weight
13800 lbs 6259 kg

Overview

J.I. Case 1170 tractor photo
1970 - 1971 Row-Crop tractor
Production
Manufacturer
J.I. Case
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA
Total built
1816
Original price was $12,700 in 1970
J.I. Case 1170 Engine
J.I. Case 7.4L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank
50 gal 189.2 L
Engine details ...
J.I. Case 1170 Power
Drawbar (claimed)
110 hp 82.0 kW
PTO (claimed)
122 hp 91.0 kW
Drawbar (tested)
108.15 hp 80.6 kW
PTO (tested)
121.93 hp 90.9 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Power steering
Hydraulic disc brakes
Open operator station. Cab optional with air-conditioning.
Hydraulics
Type
open center
Pressure
2100 psi 144.8 bar
Valves
2
Pump flow
16 gpm 60.6 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
II
Control
lower-link draft control
Rear lift
6000 lbs 2721 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO Type
1000 (1.375)
540/1000 (1.375)
Engine RPM
1000@1900
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
110 inches 279 cm
Weight
13800 lbs 6259 kg
Front tire
10.00-16
Rear tire
18.4-38
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Charging system
alternator
Charging amps
55
Battery volts
12
References
1170 references literature
Agri King 1170 Tractor published in 1970, by J.I. Case
Agri King 1170 Tractor published in 1971, by J.I. Case

Engine

Engine Detail — 451 ci / 7.4 L Diesel

Manufacturer
J.I. Case
Configuration
turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
451 ci 7.4 L
Bore/Stroke
4.375x5.00 inches 111 x 127 mm
Air cleaner
dry
Compression
16.5:1
Rated RPM
2100
Starter
electric
Starter volts
12
Coolant capacity
40 qts 37.9 L

Transmission

Transmission options
8-speed
12-speed

Transmission — 8 forward and 2 reverse

Gears
8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch
381mm cerametallic dry disc
Four gears (1-4) plus reverse in two ranges (low/high).
1170 speeds

Transmission — 12 forward and 3 reverse

Gears
12 forward and 3 reverse

Dimensions

J.I. Case 1170 Tires
Ag front
10.00-16
Ag rear
18.4-38
Dimensions
Wheelbase
110 inches 279 cm
Length
172 inches 436 cm
Height (hood)
78 inches 198 cm
Weight
13800 lbs 6259 kg
Clearance (drawbar)
20 inches 50 cm
Front tread
60 to 88 inches 152 to 223 cm
Rear tread
64 to 84 inches 162 to 213 cm
Rear tread
88 to 108 inches 223 to 274 cm

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1062
Diesel 8-speed 2WD November 6 - 19, 1970 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1062 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed
121.93 hp 90.9 kW
Fuel use
7.7 gal/hour 29.1 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed
118.13 hp 88.1 kW
Fuel use
7.2 gal/hour 27.3 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
108.15 hp 80.6 kW
Fuel use
7.8 gal/hour 29.5 l/hour
Gear 4L used for power test.
Max pull
13730 lbs 6227 kg
Gear 2L used for pull test.

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for J I Case J.I. Case 1170 based on its 121.93 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
15 to 22 ft Folding Disc4.5 - 6.7 m 折叠式圆盘耙Commercial / Field ScaleWide commercial field leveling; requires hydraulic remotes.
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 1170.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 7.9 hrs

Approximately 7.9 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (50 gal / 189.3 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~6.3 gal/hr (24 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 1170 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for J I Case J.I. Case 1170.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)121.9 hp
Kilowatts (kW)90.9 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)123.6 PS

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