J.I. Case 970

The J.I. Case 970 is a tractor produced by J I Case. It is equipped with a 377 ci 6.2 L engine. The rated power output is 93.87 hp 70.0 kW. Transmission: Range Power Shift. Operating weight: 10050 to 11190 pounds.

Overview

	1970 - 1978 Model year 1970-19731974-1978 70 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
1970 - 1978
Model year 1970-19731974-1978
70 Series
Row-Crop tractor

Production
Manufacturer	J.I. Case
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA
Total built	8,542

J.I. Case 970 Power
Drawbar (claimed)	70 hp 52.2 kW
PTO (claimed)	86 hp 64.1 kW
Drawbar (tested)	79.90 hp 59.6 kW
PTO (tested)	93.87 hp 70.0 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Power steering
Differential hydraulic dry disc brakes
Cab optional

Hydraulics
Type	open center
Pump flow	16 gpm 60.6 lpm
Total flow	24 gpm 90.8 lpm
Steering flow	8 gpm 30.3 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	II

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	1000 (1.375)
	540/1000 (1.375)
Engine RPM	540@1900
	1000@1900

Dimensions & Tires
Wide-front Wheelbase	108 inches 274 cm
Tricycle Wheelbase	101 inches 256 cm
Weight	10050 to 11190 pounds
Front tire	10.00-16
Rear tire	18.4-38
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Batteries	1 (gas)
	2 (diesel)
Battery volts	12

References
Operator's Manual 500B, 600B Tractors (9-482) published in 1958
Jet-Age 770-890-970-1070 Tractors published in 1970, by J.I. Case
New Agri-King 970/1070 Tractors published in 1971, by J.I. Case
Agri King Tractor published in 1969, by J.I. Case
Buyers Guide for '70 published in 1970, by J.I. Case

Engine

Engine options
J.I. Case 6.6L 6-cyl diesel
J.I. Case 6.2L 6-cyl gasoline

Engine Detail — 401 ci / 6.6 L Diesel

Manufacturer	J.I. Case
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	401 ci 6.6 L
Bore/Stroke	4.125x5.00 inches 105 x 127 mm
Compression	16.5:1
Rated RPM	1900 (early)
	2000 (late)
Starter volts	12
Coolant capacity	38 qts 36.0 L

Engine Detail — 377 ci / 6.2 L Gasoline

Manufacturer	J.I. Case
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	377 ci 6.2 L
Bore/Stroke	4.00x5.00 inches 102 x 127 mm
Air cleaner	paper element
Compression	7.5:1
Rated RPM	1900
Starter volts	12

Transmission

Transmission options
8-speed unsynchronized gear
12-speed partial power shift

Transmission — 8 forward and 2 reverse unsynchronized gear

Type	unsynchronized gear
Gears	8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch	355.6mm dry disc

Transmission — Range Power Shift

Transmission	Range Power Shift
Type	partial power shift
Gears	12 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch	hydraulic wet discs
Four gears each with reverse and a three-speed forward powershift.

Dimensions

J.I. Case 970 Tires
Ag front	10.00-16
Ag rear	18.4-38

Dimensions
Wide-front Wheelbase	108 inches 274 cm
Tricycle Wheelbase	101 inches 256 cm
Length	162 inches 411 cm
Height (hood)	78 inches 198 cm
Ground clearance	15 inches 38 cm

J.I. Case 970 Weight
Operating	10050 lbs (gas manual) 4558 kg
	10335 lbs (early Power-Shift diesel) 4687 kg
	11190 lbs (late Power-Shift diesel) 5075 kg

Tests

Tractor Tests
NTTL 1034: diesel 8-speed 2WD
NTTL 1037: diesel 12-speed 2WD
NTTL 1038: gasoline 12-speed 2WD
NTTL 1039: gasoline 8-speed 2WD
NTTL 1068: diesel 12-speed 2WD
NTTL 1078: diesel 8-speed 2WD

Nebraska Tractor Test 1034
Diesel 8-speed 2WD April 7 - 27, 1970 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1034 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	85.70 hp 63.9 kW
Fuel use	5.5 gal/hour 20.8 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	69.63 hp 51.9 kW
Fuel use	5.4 gal/hour 20.4 l/hour
Gear 4-Low used for power test.
Max pull	10,604 lbs 4809 kg
Gear 1-Low used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 1037
Diesel 12-speed 2WD April 15 - 28, 1970 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1037 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	85.31 hp 63.6 kW
Fuel use	5.4 gal/hour 20.4 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	71.56 hp 53.4 kW
Fuel use	5.3 gal/hour 20.1 l/hour
Gear 2-High used for power test.
Max pull	10,671 lbs 4840 kg
Gear 1-Int. used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 1038
Gasoline 12-speed 2WD April 17 - May 5, 1970 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1038 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	85.23 hp 63.6 kW
Fuel use	8.4 gal/hour 31.8 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	74.6 hp 55.6 kW
Fuel use	8.3 gal/hour 31.4 l/hour
Gear 2-High used for power test.
Max pull	10567 lbs 4793 kg
Gear 1-Med used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 1039
Gasoline 8-speed 2WD April 15 - May 5, 1970 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1039 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	85.02 hp 63.4 kW
Fuel use	8.2 gal/hour 31.0 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	77.20 hp 57.6 kW
Fuel use	8.6 gal/hour 32.6 l/hour
Gear 4-Low used for power test.
Max pull	10540 lbs 4780 kg
Gear 2-Low used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 1068
Diesel 12-speed 2WD 5/6/1971 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1068 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	93.41 hp 69.7 kW
Fuel use	6.2 gal/hour 23.5 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	93.47 hp 69.7 kW
Fuel use	6.2 gal/hour 23.5 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	79.85 hp 59.5 kW
Fuel use	6.2 gal/hour 23.5 l/hour
Gear 2-High used for power test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 1078
Diesel 8-speed 2WD September 9 - 21, 1971 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1078 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	93.87 hp 70.0 kW
Fuel use	6.0 gal/hour 22.7 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	92.11 hp 68.7 kW
Fuel use	5.9 gal/hour 22.3 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	79.90 hp 59.6 kW
Fuel use	5.9 gal/hour 22.3 l/hour
Gear 4-Low used for power test.
Max pull	10,644 lbs 4828 kg
Gear 2-Low used for pull test.