J.I. Case 870 Specs & Features

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J.I. Case 870 Technical Specifications

J.I. Case 870 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1970 – 1975.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for J.I. Case 870 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 870 Production

Manufacturer:
Manufacturer:	J.I. Case
Factory:	Racine, Wisconsin, USA
Total built:	3,238
Original price:	$8,400 (1975 )

J.I. Case 870 Power

Engine:
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

J.I. Case 870 Mechanical

Chassis:

4×2 2WD

Steering:

power

Brakes:

differential hydraulic dry disc

Cab:

Cab optional

Transmissions:

8-speed unsynchronized gear

12-speed partial power shift

Hydraulics

Pump flow:	16 gpm 60.6 lpm
Total flow:	24 gpm 90.8 lpm
Steering flow:	8 gpm 30.3 lpm

Tracktor Hitch

Rear Type:

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:	independent
Rear RPM:	540 (1.375)
	540/1000 (1.375)
Engine RPM:	540@1900 1000@1900

J.I. Case 870 Engine detail

Engine Detail
J.I. Case
diesel
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	336 ci 5.5 L
Bore/Stroke:	4.625×5.00 inches 117 x 127 mm
Compression:	16.5:1
Rated RPM:	1900 (early)
	2000 (mid)
	2100 (late)
Starter volts:	12
Coolant capacity:	28 qts 26.5 L

J.I. Case 870 Transmission overview

Engine Oil

Type:	unsynchronized gear
Gears:	8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch:	304.8mm dry disc

J.I. Case 870 Dimensions

Wide-front Wheelbase:	101 inches 256 cm
Tricycle Wheelbase:	94 inches 238 cm
Length:	153 inches 388 cm
Height (hood):	67 inches 170 cm
Weight:	9,200 lbs 4173 kg
Ground clearance:	15 inches 38 cm

J.I. Case 870 Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1030
Diesel 12-speed 2WD November 10 – 19, 1969 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1030 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	70.53 hp 52.6 kW
Fuel use:	4.7 gal/hour 17.8 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	61.38 hp 45.8 kW
Fuel use:	4.7 gal/hour 17.8 l/hour
Gear 2-High used for power test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 1031
Diesel 8-speed 2WD November 10 – 20, 1969 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1031 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	70.67 hp 52.7 kW
Fuel use:	4.5 gal/hour 17.0 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	61.77 hp 46.1 kW
Fuel use:	4.3 gal/hour 16.3 l/hour
Gear 4-Low used for power test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 1059
Gasoline 12-speed 2WD October 28 – November 17, 1970 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1059 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	70.67 hp 52.7 kW
Fuel use:	6.3 gal/hour 23.8 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	58.03 hp 43.3 kW
Fuel use:	6.1 gal/hour 23.1 l/hour
Gear 2-High used for power test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 1060
Gasoline 8-speed 2WD October 28 – November 7, 1970 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1060 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	71.06 hp 53.0 kW
Fuel use:	6.0 gal/hour 22.7 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	62.52 hp 46.6 kW
Fuel use:	6.2 gal/hour 23.5 l/hour
Gear 4-Low used for power test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 1076
Diesel (2000 rpm) 12-speed 2WD Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1076 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	77.92 hp 58.1 kW
Fuel use:	5.5 gal/hour 20.8 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	77.11 hp 57.5 kW
Fuel use:	5.5 gal/hour 20.8 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	66.89 hp 49.9 kW
Fuel use:	5.5 gal/hour 20.8 l/hour
Gear 3-Low used for power test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 1077
Diesel (2000 rpm) 8-speed 2WD September 12 – 24, 1971 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1077 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	77.45 hp 57.8 kW
Fuel use:	5.0 gal/hour 18.9 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	76.63 hp 57.1 kW
Fuel use:	5.0 gal/hour 18.9 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	69.04 hp 51.5 kW
Fuel use:	5.2 gal/hour 19.7 l/hour
Gear 4-Low used for power test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 1149
Diesel (2100 rpm) 8-speed 2WD October 22 – 31, 1973 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1149 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	80.20 hp 59.8 kW
Fuel use:	5.7 gal/hour 21.6 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	77.93 hp 58.1 kW
Fuel use:	5.4 gal/hour 20.4 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	69.53 hp 51.8 kW
Fuel use:	5.6 gal/hour 21.2 l/hour
Gear 4-Low used for power test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 1150
Diesel 12-speed 2WD October 26 – November 6, 1973 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1150 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	80.49 hp 60.0 kW
Fuel use:	6.0 gal/hour 22.7 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	76.52 hp 57.1 kW
Fuel use:	5.6 gal/hour 21.2 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	68.90 hp 51.4 kW
Fuel use:	6.0 gal/hour 22.7 l/hour
Gear 3-Low used for power test.

FAQ

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How much oil does a J.I. Case 870 take?

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The J.I. Case 870 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1970 – 1975