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 listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 300 hp / 223.7 kW. Transmission: Range Power Shift. Drive type: 4x4 4WD. Operating weight: 25,100 lbs 11385 kg.

Engine Power

Diesel (listed): 300 hp / 223.7 kW

Drive & Traction

4x4 4WD

Fuel & Capacities

150 gal 567.8 L

Transmission

Range Power Shift

Operating Weight

25,100 lbs 11385 kg

Overview

	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.

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for J I Case J.I. Case 2870 Traction King based on its 300 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & Operation	Recommended Size	Workload Rating	Engineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage	8+ Bottom On-Land Hitch8+ 铧重型机外牵引犁	Commercial / Field Scale	High horsepower articulated/4WD field plowing.
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	24 to 36 ft Heavy Duty Field Disc7.3 - 11.0 m 超宽重型整地耙	Commercial / Field Scale	Broad-acre grain tillage for high-drawbar tractors.
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 2870 Traction King.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 9.6 hrs

Approximately 9.6 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (150 gal / 567.8 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~15.6 gal/hr (59.1 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 2870 Traction King Specification Unit Converter

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Horsepower (HP)300 hp

Kilowatts (kW)223.7 kW

Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)304.2 PS

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