J.I. Case 470
The J.I. Case 470 is a tractor produced by J I Case. It is equipped with a 148 ci 2.4 L engine. The listed engine power is 34.38 hp 25.6 kW. Transmission: 8 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 3,600 lbs 1632 kg.
Engine Power
34.38 hp
25.6 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
8 forward and 2 reverse
Operating Weight
3,600 lbs
1632 kg
Overview
 | 1969 - 1972
Utility tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | J.I. Case |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA | |
Total built | 1,808 |
The Case 470 was very similar to the Case 430 series tractors that is replaced. | |
J.I. Case 470 Transmission | |
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8-speed | |
Transmission details ...  |
J.I. Case 470 Power | |
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PTO (claimed) | 34 hp
25.4 kW |
Plows | 3 |
Drawbar (tested) | 30.33 hp
22.6 kW |
PTO (tested) | 34.38 hp
25.6 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | hydrostatic power |
Open operator station. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Pump flow | 8.5 gpm
32.2 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 3,600 lbs
1632 kg |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
References | |
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Buyers Guide for '70 published in 1970, by J.I. Case |
Engine
Engine options | |
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J.I. Case 3.1L 4-cyl diesel | |
J.I. Case 2.4L 4-cyl gasoline |
Engine Detail — 188.4 ci / 3.1 L Diesel
Manufacturer | J.I. Case G188D |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
mode G148B | |
Displacement | 188.4 ci
3.1 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.8125x4.125 inches
97 x 105 mm |
Compression | 17.5:1 |
Rated RPM | 1750 |
Sparkplug gap | 0.025 inches
0.635 mm |
Point gap | 0.020 inches
0.508 mm |
Intake valve clearance | 0.014 inches (cold)
0.356 mm |
Exhaust valve clearance | 0.020 inches (cold)
0.508 mm |
Engine Detail — 148 ci / 2.4 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | J.I. Case G148B |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 148 ci
2.4 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.375x4.125 inches
86 x 105 mm |
Compression | 7.1:1 |
Rated RPM | 1750 |
Transmission
Transmission — 8 forward and 2 reverse
Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
Dimensions
J.I. Case 470 Tires |
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Dimensions | |
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Weight | 3,600 lbs
1632 kg |
Tests
Tractor Tests | |
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NTTL 774: gasoline 4-speed 2WD | |
NTTL 785: diesel 4-speed 2WD |
Nebraska Tractor Test 774 | |
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Gasoline 4-speed 2WD
October 13 - 27, 1960
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 774 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 33.11 hp
24.7 kW |
Fuel use | 2.8 gal/hour
10.6 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 29.15 hp
21.7 kW |
Fuel use | 2.9 gal/hour
11.0 l/hour |
Gear 3 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 4,362 lbs
1978 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Nebraska Tractor Test 785 | |
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Diesel 4-speed 2WD
April 6 - 15, 1961
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 785 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 34.38 hp
25.6 kW |
Fuel use | 2.0 gal/hour
7.6 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 30.33 hp
22.6 kW |
Fuel use | 2.1 gal/hour
7.9 l/hour |
Gear 3 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 4,506 lbs
2043 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for J I Case J.I. Case 470 based on its 34.38 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 2 to 3 Bottom (14-16")2 - 3 铧 (35-40 cm) | Medium Duty | Standard utility farm tillage. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 5 ft (60 in)1.5 m | Medium Duty | Pasture maintenance and weeds up to 1.5" diameter. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 54 to 60 in135 - 150 cm | Medium Duty | Thorough seedbed preparation in orchards and vegetable plots. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 5 to 6 ft (16-18" discs)1.5 - 1.8 m (40-45 cm 耙片) | Light Duty | Small acreage soil break-up and secondary aeration. |
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 470.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 1.2 hrs
Approximately 1.2 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (2.1 gal / 7.9 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~1.8 gal/hr (6.8 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 470 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for J I Case J.I. Case 470.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)34.4 hp
Kilowatts (kW)25.6 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)34.9 PS
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