Specifications
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| Model information | |
| Production years | 1970 - 1975 |
| Series | 70 Series |
| Production | |
| Manufacturer | J.I. Case |
| Built in | Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA |
| Total built | 3,238 |
| Original price | Original price was $8,400 in 1975 |
| J.I. Case 870 Engines | |
| Engine | J.I. Case 5.5L 4-cyl diesel J.I. Case 4.9L 4-cyl gasoline |
| Fuel tank | 50 gal 189.2 L |
| Details | Engine details ... |
| J.I. Case 870 Transmissions | |
| Transmission | 8-speed unsynchronized gear 12-speed partial power shift |
| Details | Transmission details ... |
| J.I. Case 870 Power | |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 62 hp 46.2 kW |
| PTO (claimed) | 71 hp 52.9 kW |
| Drawbar (tested) | 69.53 hp 51.8 kW |
| PTO (tested) | 80.49 hp 60.0 kW |
| Details | Performance test details ... |
| Mechanical | |
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
| Steering | Power steering |
| Brakes | Differential hydraulic dry disc brakes |
| Cab / ROPS | 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 | 540 (1.375)
540/1000 (1.375)
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| Engine RPM | 540@1900
1000@1900
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| Dimensions & Tires | |
| Wide-front Wheelbase | 101 inches 256 cm |
| Tricycle Wheelbase | 94 inches 238 cm |
| Weight | 9200 lbs 4173 kg |
| Front tire | 7.50-16 |
| Rear tire | 18.4-34 |
| Details | Full dimensions and tires ... |
| 870 Serial Numbers | |
| 1970 | 8650001 |
| 1971 | 8674001 |
| 1972 | 8691801 |
| 1973 | 8712001 |
| 1974 | 8736601 |
| 1975 | 8770001 |
| Details | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| References | |
| Publication | Jet-Age 770-890-970-1070 Tractors published in 1970, 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 Time-saving experts published in 1975, by J.I. Case |
Values may vary by engine, transmission or configuration. View source page
Model family
Series map
- 77062.2 hp*
- 870 Current model78.9 hp*
- 95.6 hp*
*Estimated engine power for comparison only.