J.I. Case 2870 Traction King

The J.I. Case 2870 Traction King is a tractor produced by J I Case. It is equipped with a 673 ci 11.0 L engine. The rated power output is 300 hp 223.7 kW. Transmission: Range Power Shift. Drive type: 4x4 4WD. Operating weight: 25,100 lbs 11385 kg.

Overview

	1976 - 1979 Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
1976 - 1979
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Production
Manufacturer	J.I. Case
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA
Total built	1,259
Original price was $57,000 in 1979

J.I. Case 2870 Engine
Saab-Scania 11.0L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	150 gal 567.8 L
Engine details ...

J.I. Case 2870 Transmission
12-speed partial powershift
Transmission details ...

J.I. Case 2870 Power
Engine	300 hp 223.7 kW
Drawbar (claimed)	219 hp 163.3 kW
PTO (claimed)	252 hp 187.9 kW
Drawbar (tested)	210.64 hp 157.1 kW
PTO (tested)	252.10 hp 188.0 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Drive	4x4 4WD
Steering	hydrostatic power, four-wheel steering
Hydraulic dry disc brakes
Cab standard

Hydraulics
Type	open center
Valves	2
Total flow	44 gpm 166.5 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	III

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

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	110 inches 279 cm
Weight	25,100 lbs 11385 kg
Front tire	18.4-34
Rear tire	18.4-34
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative

References
"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 — 673 ci / 11.0 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Saab-Scania
Configuration	turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	673 ci 11.0 L
Bore/Stroke	5.00x5.71 inches 127 x 145 mm
Power	300 hp 223.7 kW
Air cleaner	paper elements with pre-cleaner
Compression	14.7:1
Rated RPM	2200
Starter volts	12
Coolant capacity	44 qts 41.6 L

Transmission

Transmission — Range Power Shift

Transmission	Range Power Shift
Type	partial powershift
Gears	12 forward and 4 reverse
Four gears, each with a three-range powershift (high, intermediate, low).

Dimensions

J.I. Case 2870 Tires
Ag front	18.4-34
Ag rear	18.4-34

Dimensions
Wheelbase	110 inches 279 cm
Operating weight	25,100 lbs 11385 kg
Ballasted weight	28,150 lbs 12768 kg

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1241
Diesel 12-speed 4WD May 3 - 12, 1977 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1241 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	252.10 hp 188.0 kW
Fuel use	16.3 gal/hour 61.7 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	210.64 hp 157.1 kW
Fuel use	16.2 gal/hour 61.3 l/hour
Gear 3-Intermediate used for power test.
Max pull	26,386 lbs 11968 kg
Gear 1I used for pull test.