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Case 970

1970 – 1978

Case 970
Case 970

Specifications

Model information
Production years1970 - 1978
Series70 Series
Equipment typeRow-Crop tractor
Production
ManufacturerJ.I. Case
Equipment typeRow-Crop tractor
Built inBuilt in Racine, Wisconsin, USA
Total built8,542
J.I. Case 970 Engines
Engine
J.I. Case 6.6L 6-cyl diesel
J.I. Case 6.2L 6-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank50 gal
189.2 L
Details Engine details ...
J.I. Case 970 Transmissions
Transmission
8-speed unsynchronized gear
12-speed partial power shift
Details Transmission details ...
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
DetailsPerformance test details ...
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringPower steering
BrakesDifferential hydraulic dry disc brakes
Cab / ROPSCab optional
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Pump flow16 gpm
60.6 lpm
Total flow24 gpm
90.8 lpm
Steering flow8 gpm
30.3 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeII
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type
1000 (1.375)
540/1000 (1.375)
Engine RPM
540@1900
1000@1900
Dimensions & Tires
Wide-front Wheelbase108 inches
274 cm
Tricycle Wheelbase101 inches
256 cm
Weight10050 to 11190 pounds
Front tire10.00-16
Rear tire18.4-38
Details Full dimensions and tires ...
970 Serial Numbers
Location:Plate on instrument panel
19708650001
19718674001
19728691801
19738712001
19748736601
19758770001
19768797501
19778809950
19788830001
Details
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Electrical
Groundnegative
Batteries
1 (gas)
2 (diesel)
Battery volts12
References
Publication
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

Values may vary by engine, transmission or configuration. View source page

Model family

Series map

Current model highlighted
  • 78.9 hp*
  • 970 Current model
    95.6 hp*
  • 1070
    112.2 hp*

*Estimated engine power for comparison only.