J.I. Case 1270 Specs & Features

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J.I. Case 1270 Technical Specifications

J.I. Case 1270 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1972 – 1978.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for J.I. Case 1270 covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.

J.I. Case 1270 Production

Manufacturer:
Manufacturer:	J.I. Case
Type:	Row-Crop tractor
Factory:	Racine, Wisconsin, USA
Original price:	$30,000 (1978 )

J.I. Case 1270 Power

Engine:
Drawbar (claimed):	109 hp 81.3 kW
PTO (claimed):	127 hp 94.7 kW
Drawbar (tested):	116.77 hp 87.1 kW
PTO (tested):	135.39 hp 101.0 kW

J.I. Case 1270 Electrical

Ground:	negative
Batteries:	2
Battery CCA:	300
Battery volts:	12
Battery Group:	30H

J.I. Case 1270 Mechanical

Chassis:

4×2 2WD

Steering:

power

Brakes:

differential hydraulic wet disc

Cab:

Cab standard

Transmission:

12-speed partial power shift

Hydraulics

Pressure:	2000 psi 137.9 bar
Valves:	2
Pump flow:	20 gpm 75.7 lpm
Total flow:	28 gpm 106.0 lpm
	48 gpm 181.7 lpm *Optional
Steering flow:	8 gpm 30.3 lpm

Tracktor Hitch

Rear Type:

III/II

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:	independent
Rear RPM:	1000

J.I. Case 1270 Engine detail

Engine Detail
J.I. Case 451BDT
turbocharged diesel
6-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	451 ci 7.4 L
Bore/Stroke:	4.375×5.00 inches 111 x 127 mm
Compression:	15.8:1
Rated RPM:	2100
Starter volts:	12
Coolant capacity:	42 qts 39.7 L

J.I. Case 1270 Transmission overview

Engine Oil

Type:	partial power shift
Gears:	12 forward and 4 reverse
Oil capacity:	120 qts 113.6 L

J.I. Case 1270 Dimensions

Wheelbase:	104 inches 264 cm
Length:	182 inches 462 cm
Width:	96 inches 243 cm
	120 inches 304 cm (duals)
Height (cab):	116 inches 294 cm
Operating weight:	13,400 lbs 6078 kg
Ballasted weight:	18,910 lbs 8577 kg
Ground clearance:	16 inches 40 cm

J.I. Case 1270 Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1103

Nebraska Tractor Test 1103
Diesel 12-speed 2WD June 9 – 16, 1972 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1103 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	126.70 hp 94.5 kW
Fuel use:	8.9 gal/hour 33.7 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	126.60 hp 94.4 kW
Fuel use:	8.7 gal/hour 32.9 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	108.45 hp 80.9 kW
Fuel use:	8.9 gal/hour 33.7 l/hour
Gear 3-Lo used for power test.
Max pull:	12,690 lbs 5756 kg
Gear 1-Hi used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 1160

Nebraska Tractor Test 1160
Diesel 12-speed 2WD June 3 – 11, 1974 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1160 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	135.39 hp 101.0 kW
Fuel use:	9.8 gal/hour 37.1 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	135.41 hp 101.0 kW
Fuel use:	9.5 gal/hour 36.0 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	116.77 hp 87.1 kW
Fuel use:	9.6 gal/hour 36.3 l/hour
Gear 3-Lo used for power test.
Max pull:	15,648 lbs 7097 kg
Gear 1-Int used for pull test.

FAQ

Is J.I. Case 1270 a good tractor?

The J.I. Case 1270 is one of the great tractors in the J.I. Case stable, and it has earned J.I. Case a fantastic reputation.

How much oil does a J.I. Case 1270 take?

Check out the J.I. Case 1270 oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.

Do tractors have VIN numbers?

Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.

What was the last year J.I. Case made the 1270?

The J.I. Case 1270 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1972 – 1978