J.I. Case 970 70 Series Specs & Features

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J.I. Case 970 70 Series Technical Specifications

J.I. Case 970 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1970 – 1978.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for J.I. Case 970 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 970 Production

Manufacturer:
Manufacturer:	J.I. Case
Type:	Row-Crop tractor
Factory:	Racine, Wisconsin, USA
Total built:	8,542

J.I. Case 970 Power

Engine:
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

J.I. Case 970 Electrical

Ground:	negative
Batteries:	1 (gas)
	2 (diesel)
Battery volts:	12

J.I. Case 970 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:	1000 (1.375)
	540/1000 (1.375)
Engine RPM:	540@1900 1000@1900

J.I. Case 970 Engine detail

Engine Detail
J.I. Case
diesel
6-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	401 ci 6.6 L
Bore/Stroke:	4.125×5.00 inches 105 x 127 mm
Compression:	16.5:1
Rated RPM:	1900 (early)
	2000 (late)
Starter volts:	12
Coolant capacity:	38 qts 36.0 L

J.I. Case 970 Transmission overview

Engine Oil

Type:	unsynchronized gear
Gears:	8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch:	355.6mm dry disc

J.I. Case 970 Dimensions

Wide-front Wheelbase:	108 inches 274 cm
Tricycle Wheelbase:	101 inches 256 cm
Length:	162 inches 411 cm
Height (hood):	78 inches 198 cm
Ground clearance:	15 inches 38 cm

J.I. Case 970 Weight
Operating:	10050 lbs 4558 kg (gas manual)
	10335 lbs 4687 kg (early Power-Shift diesel)
	11190 lbs 5075 kg (late Power-Shift diesel)

J.I. Case 970 Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1034

Nebraska Tractor Test 1034
Diesel 8-speed 2WD April 7 – 27, 1970 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1034 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	85.70 hp 63.9 kW
Fuel use:	5.5 gal/hour 20.8 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	69.63 hp 51.9 kW
Fuel use:	5.4 gal/hour 20.4 l/hour
Gear 4-Low used for power test.
Max pull:	10,604 lbs 4809 kg
Gear 1-Low used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 1037

Nebraska Tractor Test 1037
Diesel 12-speed 2WD April 15 – 28, 1970 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1037 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	85.31 hp 63.6 kW
Fuel use:	5.4 gal/hour 20.4 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	71.56 hp 53.4 kW
Fuel use:	5.3 gal/hour 20.1 l/hour
Gear 2-High used for power test.
Max pull:	10,671 lbs 4840 kg
Gear 1-Int. used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 1038

Nebraska Tractor Test 1038
Gasoline 12-speed 2WD April 17 – May 5, 1970 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1038 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	85.23 hp 63.6 kW
Fuel use:	8.4 gal/hour 31.8 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	74.6 hp 55.6 kW
Fuel use:	8.3 gal/hour 31.4 l/hour
Gear 2-High used for power test.
Max pull:	10567 lbs 4793 kg
Gear 1-Med used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 1039

Nebraska Tractor Test 1039
Gasoline 8-speed 2WD April 15 – May 5, 1970 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1039 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	85.02 hp 63.4 kW
Fuel use:	8.2 gal/hour 31.0 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	77.20 hp 57.6 kW
Fuel use:	8.6 gal/hour 32.6 l/hour
Gear 4-Low used for power test.
Max pull:	10540 lbs 4780 kg
Gear 2-Low used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 1068

Nebraska Tractor Test 1068
Diesel 12-speed 2WD 5/6/1971 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1068 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	93.41 hp 69.7 kW
Fuel use:	6.2 gal/hour 23.5 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	93.47 hp 69.7 kW
Fuel use:	6.2 gal/hour 23.5 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	79.85 hp 59.5 kW
Fuel use:	6.2 gal/hour 23.5 l/hour
Gear 2-High used for power test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 1078

Nebraska Tractor Test 1078
Diesel 8-speed 2WD September 9 – 21, 1971 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1078 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	93.87 hp 70.0 kW
Fuel use:	6.0 gal/hour 22.7 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	92.11 hp 68.7 kW
Fuel use:	5.9 gal/hour 22.3 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	79.90 hp 59.6 kW
Fuel use:	5.9 gal/hour 22.3 l/hour
Gear 4-Low used for power test.
Max pull:	10,644 lbs 4828 kg
Gear 2-Low used for pull test.

FAQ

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How much oil does a J.I. Case 970 take?

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What was the last year J.I. Case made the 870

The J.I. Case 970 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1970 – 1978