J.I. Case 1270

The J.I. Case 1270 is a tractor produced by J I Case. It is equipped with a 451 ci 7.4 L engine. The rated power output is 135.39 hp 101.0 kW. Transmission: 12 forward and 4 reverse. Operating weight: 13,400 lbs 6078 kg.

Overview

	1972 - 1978 Row-Crop tractor
1972 - 1978
Row-Crop tractor

Production
Manufacturer	J.I. Case
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA
Original price was $30,000 in 1978

J.I. Case 1270 Engine
J.I. Case 7.4L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	80 gal 302.8 L
Engine details ...

J.I. Case 1270 Transmission
12-speed partial power shift
Transmission details ...

J.I. Case 1270 Power
Drawbar (claimed)	109 hp 81.3 kW
PTO (claimed)	127 hp 94.7 kW
Drawbar (tested)	116.77 hp 87.1 kW
PTO (tested)	135.39 hp 101.0 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Power steering
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes
Cab standard

Hydraulics
Type	open center
Pressure	2000 psi 137.9 bar
Valves	2
Pump flow	20 gpm 75.7 lpm
Total flow	28 gpm 106.0 lpm
	48 gpmOptOptional 181.7 lpm
Steering flow	8 gpm 30.3 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	III/II

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	1000

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	104 inches 264 cm
Weight	13,400 lbs 6078 kg
Front tire	10.00-16
Rear tire	18.4-38
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Batteries	2
Battery CCA	300
Battery volts	12
Battery Group	30H

References
Agri King 1370 - 1270 - 1175 High-Production Tractors published in 1973, by J.I. Case
1975 Spring Buyers Guide published by J.I. Case
Time-saving experts published in 1975, by J.I. Case
"Specializing" for Specialists published in 1978, by J.I. Case

Engine

Engine Detail — 451 ci / 7.4 L Diesel

Manufacturer	J.I. Case 451BDT
Configuration	turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	451 ci 7.4 L
Bore/Stroke	4.375x5.00 inches 111 x 127 mm
Compression	15.8:1
Rated RPM	2100
Starter volts	12
Coolant capacity	42 qts 39.7 L

Transmission

Transmission — 12 forward and 4 reverse partial power shift

Type	partial power shift
Gears	12 forward and 4 reverse
Oil capacity	120 qts 113.6 L

Dimensions

J.I. Case 1270 Tires
Ag front	10.00-16
Ag rear	18.4-38
Ag front	9.50x20
	11.00x16
	14Lx16.1
Ag rear	16.9x38
	20.8x34
	20.8x38
	24.5x32
	23.1x34
	12.4x42

Dimensions
Wheelbase	104 inches 264 cm
Length	182 inches 462 cm
Width	96 inches 243 cm
	120 inches (duals) 304 cm
Height (cab)	116 inches 294 cm
Operating weight	13,400 lbs 6078 kg
Ballasted weight	18,910 lbs 8577 kg
Ground clearance	16 inches 40 cm

Tests

Tractor Tests
NTTL 1103: diesel 12-speed 2WD
NTTL 1160: diesel 12-speed 2WD

Nebraska Tractor Test 1103
Diesel 12-speed 2WD June 9 - 16, 1972 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1103 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	126.70 hp 94.5 kW
Fuel use	8.9 gal/hour 33.7 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	126.60 hp 94.4 kW
Fuel use	8.7 gal/hour 32.9 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	108.45 hp 80.9 kW
Fuel use	8.9 gal/hour 33.7 l/hour
Gear 3-Lo used for power test.
Max pull	12,690 lbs 5756 kg
Gear 1-Hi used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 1160
Diesel 12-speed 2WD June 3 - 11, 1974 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1160 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	135.39 hp 101.0 kW
Fuel use	9.8 gal/hour 37.1 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	135.41 hp 101.0 kW
Fuel use	9.5 gal/hour 36.0 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	116.77 hp 87.1 kW
Fuel use	9.6 gal/hour 36.3 l/hour
Gear 3-Lo used for power test.
Max pull	15,648 lbs 7097 kg
Gear 1-Int used for pull test.