J.I. Case 2470 Traction King

The J.I. Case 2470 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 Diesel (gross): 213 hp / 158.8 kW. Transmission: Range Power Shift. Drive type: 4x4 4WD. Operating weight: 15500 to 20485 pounds.

Engine Power

Diesel (gross): 213 hp / 158.8 kW

Drive & Traction

4x4 4WD

Fuel & Capacities

110 gal 416.4 L

Transmission

Range Power Shift

Operating Weight

20485 lbs*Weight with 18.4-34 duals. 9291 kg

Overview

	1972 - 1979 Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Production
Manufacturer	J.I. Case
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA
Total built	7,996
Original price was $43,600 in 1979

J.I. Case 2470 Engine
J.I. Case 8.3L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	110 gal 416.4 L
Engine details ...

J.I. Case 2470 Transmission
12-speed partial power shift
Transmission details ...

J.I. Case 2470 Power
Engine (gross)	213 hp 158.8 kW
Drawbar (claimed)	154 hp 114.8 kW
PTO (claimed)	176 hp 131.2 kW
Drawbar (tested)	150.52 hp 112.2 kW
PTO (tested)	174.20 hp 129.9 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Drive	4x4 4WD
Final drives	planetary
Steering	hydrostatic front, hydraulic-assist rear
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Cab standard with optional heat and air-conditioning.

Hydraulics
Type	open center
Pressure	2050 psi 141.3 bar
Valves	2 to 4
SCV flow	17 gpm 64.3 lpm
Total flow	34 gpm 128.7 lpm
Steering flow	17 gpm 64.3 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	III/II
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	10000 lbs 4536 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	1000 (1.375)
Engine RPM	1000@2200

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	102 inches 259 cm
Weight	15500 to 20485 pounds
Front tire	18.4-34
Rear tire	18.4-34
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	55
Batteries	2
Battery volts	12

References

Is there a Case Four-wheel-drive in your tomorrow? published in 1974, by J.I. Case
New 2470 4-wheel-drive 165 pto turbo hp published in 1972, 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
Specialization... the payoff in farming published in 1980, 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
Power (gross)	213 hp 158.8 kW
Air cleaner	dual paper elements with pre-cleaner
Compression	15.8:1
Rated RPM	2200
Starter volts	12
Coolant capacity	44 qts 41.6 L

Transmission

Transmission — Range Power Shift

Transmission	Range Power Shift
Type	partial power shift
Gears	12 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch	hydraulic wet disc
Four ranges (1-4) with three power shift gears (1-3), plus reverse (R) in each range.

Dimensions

J.I. Case 2470 Tires
Ag front	18.4-34
Ag rear	18.4-34
Ag front	18.4-30
	20.8-34
	23.1-30
Ag rear	18.4-30
	20.8-34
	23.1-30

Dimensions
Wheelbase	102 inches 259 cm
Length	207 inches 525 cm
Height	130 inches 330 cm
Shipping weight	15500 lbs 7030 kg
Operating weight	20485 lbs*Weight with 18.4-34 duals. 9291 kg
Front tread	72 to 92 inches 182 to 233 cm
Rear tread	72 to 92 inches 182 to 233 cm

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1114
Diesel 12-speed 4WD October 25 - 31, 1972 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1114 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	174.20 hp 129.9 kW
Fuel use	11.4 gal/hour 43.1 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	150.52 hp 112.2 kW
Fuel use	11.3 gal/hour 42.8 l/hour
Gear 3-2 used for power test.
Max pull	18,050 lbs 8187 kg
Gear 2-1 used for pull test.

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for J I Case J.I. Case 2470 Traction King based on its 213 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & Operation	Recommended Size	Workload Rating	Engineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage	5 to 7 Bottom (18")5 - 7 铧 (45 cm)	Commercial / Field Scale	Large acreage tillage; requires front ballast weights.
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing	15 to 20 ft Batwing4.6 - 6.1 m 宽幅折叠翼	Commercial / Field Scale	Large commercial field and roadside mowing operations.
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep	90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机	Commercial / Field Scale	Deep 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 Scale	Wide commercial field leveling; requires hydraulic remotes.
Hay BalerHay & Forage	Large Square Baler (3x4 or 4x4)大方捆商用打捆机 (1.2x1.2 m)	Commercial / Field Scale	High-capacity commercial forage harvesting (1000 RPM PTO).

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 2470 Traction King.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 9.9 hrs

Approximately 9.9 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (110 gal / 416.4 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~11.1 gal/hr (41.9 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 2470 Traction King Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for J I Case J.I. Case 2470 Traction King.

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Horsepower (HP)213 hp

Kilowatts (kW)158.8 kW

Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)216 PS

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