J.I. Case 1470 Traction King

The J.I. Case 1470 Traction King is a tractor produced by J I Case. It is equipped with a 504 ci 8.3 L engine. The listed engine power is 144.89 hp 108.0 kW. Transmission: 8 forward and 4 reverse. Drive type: 4x4 4WD. Operating weight: 17,300 lbs 7847 kg.

Engine Power
144.89 hp 108.0 kW
Drive & Traction
4x4 4WD
Fuel & Capacities
70 gal 264.9 L
Transmission
8 forward and 4 reverse
Operating Weight
17,300 lbs 7847 kg

Overview

J.I. Case 1470 Traction King tractor photo
1969 - 1972 Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Production
Manufacturer
J.I. Case
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Original price was $19,000 in 1972
J.I. Case 1470 Engine
J.I. Case 8.3L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank
70 gal 264.9 L
Engine details ...
J.I. Case 1470 Transmission
8-speed
Transmission details ...
J.I. Case 1470 Power
Drawbar (claimed)
126 hp 94.0 kW
PTO (claimed)
145 hp 108.1 kW
Drawbar (tested)
126.86 hp 94.6 kW
PTO (tested)
144.89 hp 108.0 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Drive
4x4 4WD
Steering
four-wheel hydraulic power steering
Hydraulic disc brakes
Open operator station. Cab optional.
Hydraulics
Type
open center
Pump flow
15.5 gpm 58.7 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
III
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO Type
1000
Engine RPM
1000@2000
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
102 inches 259 cm
Weight
17,300 lbs 7847 kg
Front tire
28.1-26
Rear tire
28.1-26
Full dimensions and tires ...
References
1470 Traction King references literature
Buyers Guide for '70 published in 1970, by J.I. Case

Engine

Engine Detail — 504 ci / 8.3 L Diesel

Manufacturer
J.I. Case
Configuration
turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
504 ci 8.3 L
Bore/Stroke
4.625x5.00 inches 117 x 127 mm
Air cleaner
dry
Compression
16.5:1
Rated RPM
2000
Starter volts
24

Transmission

Transmission — 8 forward and 4 reverse

Gears
8 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch
dry disc
1470 Traction King   speeds

Dimensions

J.I. Case 1470 Tires
Ag front
28.1-26
Ag rear
28.1-26
Ag front
18.4x30
Ag rear
18.4x30
Dimensions
Wheelbase
102 inches 259 cm
Operating weight
17,300 lbs 7847 kg

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1006
Diesel 8-speed 4WD April 15 - 23, 1969 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1006 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed
144.89 hp 108.0 kW
Fuel use
8.2 gal/hour 31.0 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
126.86 hp 94.6 kW
Fuel use
8.0 gal/hour 30.3 l/hour
Gear 4 used for power test.
Max pull
17,742 lbs 8047 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for J I Case J.I. Case 1470 Traction King based on its 144.89 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & OperationRecommended SizeWorkload RatingEngineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage
5 to 7 Bottom (18")5 - 7 铧 (45 cm)Commercial / Field ScaleLarge acreage tillage; requires front ballast weights.
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 1470 Traction King.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 9.3 hrs

Approximately 9.3 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (70 gal / 265 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~7.5 gal/hr (28.5 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 1470 Traction King Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for J I Case J.I. Case 1470 Traction King.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)144.9 hp
Kilowatts (kW)108 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)146.9 PS

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