j i case 970
![]() | 1970 - 1978
Model year 1970-19731974-1978
70 SeriesRow-Crop tractor | 1970 - 1978 | Model year 1970-19731974-1978 | 70 Series | Row-Crop tractor |
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Model year 1970-19731974-1978 | |||||
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Row-Crop tractor |
1970 - 1978 | |
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Model year 1970-19731974-1978 | |
70 Series | |
Row-Crop tractor |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | J.I. Case |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA | |
Total built | 8,542 |
J.I. Case 970 Engines | |
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J.I. Case 6.6L 6-cyl diesel | |
J.I. Case 6.2L 6-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 50 gal
189.2 L |
Engine details ... ![]() |
J.I. Case 970 Transmissions | |
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8-speed unsynchronized gear | |
12-speed partial power shift | |
Transmission details ... ![]() |
J.I. Case 970 Power | |
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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 | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Differential hydraulic dry disc brakes | |
Cab optional |
Photos | |
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J.I. Case 970 photos... ![]() |
Hydraulics | |
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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 | |
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Rear Type | II |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 (1.375) |
| 540/1000 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@1900 |
| 1000@1900 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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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 ... ![]() |
970 Serial Numbers | |
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Location: | Plate on instrument panel |
1970 | 8650001 |
1971 | 8674001 |
1972 | 8691801 |
1973 | 8712001 |
1974 | 8736601 |
1975 | 8770001 |
1976 | 8797501 |
1977 | 8809950 |
1978 | 8830001 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Batteries | 1 (gas) |
| 2 (diesel) |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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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 |
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