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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 listed engine power is 93.87 hp 70.0 kW. Transmission: Range Power Shift. Operating weight: 10050 to 11190 pounds.

Engine Power
93.87 hp 70.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
Range Power Shift
Operating Weight
10050 to 11190 pounds

Overview

J.I. Case 970 tractor photo
1970 - 1978 Model year 1970-19731974-1978 70 SeriesRow-Crop tractor 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
970 references literature
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
970 unsynchronized gear speeds

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.
970 Range Power Shift partial power shift speeds

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.

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for J I Case J.I. Case 970 based on its 93.87 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & OperationRecommended SizeWorkload RatingEngineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage
4 to 5 Bottom (16-18")4 - 5 铧 (40-45 cm)Heavy DutyHeavy primary tillage; semi-mounted hitch recommended.
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing
7 to 8 ft (84-96 in)2.1 - 2.4 mHeavy DutyHeavy-duty twin spindle cutter for overgrown acreage.
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep
78 to 84 in200 - 215 cmHeavy DutyHeavy commercial tiller with multi-speed gearbox.
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage
10 to 14 ft Tandem / Offset3.0 - 4.2 m 重型交错耙Heavy DutyAggressive residue cutting in corn/cotton stubble.
Hay BalerHay & Forage
4x4 to 4x5 Round Baler1.2x1.5 m 紧凑圆捆机Heavy DutySilage and dry hay; 540 RPM PTO with slip-clutch.
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 970.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 1.2 hrs

Approximately 1.2 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (5.9 gal / 22.3 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~4.9 gal/hr (18.5 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 970 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for J I Case J.I. Case 970.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)93.9 hp
Kilowatts (kW)70 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)95.2 PS

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