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J.I. Case 970



J.I. Case 970 tractor photo
1970 - 1978
Model year
70 Series
Row-Crop tractor
Series map:
970
1070
103.3hp*
120.0hp*
*Estimated engine power for comparison only.
Production
ManufacturerJ.I. Case
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA
Total built8,542
Original price was $10,000 in 1978
J.I. Case 970 Engine
J.I. Case 6.6L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank50 gal
189.2 L
Engine details ...
J.I. Case 970 Transmissions
8-speed unsynchronized gear
12-speed three-speed power shift
Transmission details ...
J.I. Case 970 Power
PTO (claimed)93 hp
69.4 kW
Drawbar (tested)79.90 hp
59.6 kW
PTO (tested)93.87 hp
70.0 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Power steering
Differential hydraulic dry disc brakes
Open operator station. Cab optional with air-conditioning.
Photos
Case 970 with loader.
J.I. Case 970 photos...
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Valves2
Pump flow16 gpm
60.6 lpm
Total flow24 gpm
90.8 lpm
Steering flow8 gpm
30.3 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeII
Rear lift5200 lbs
2358 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type540/1000 (1.375)
Engine RPM540@1900
 1000@1900
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase108 inches
274 cm
Weight10050 to 11190 pounds
Front tire10.00-16
Rear tire18.4-34
Full dimensions and tires ...
970 Serial Numbers
Location:Serial number plate on the tractor's instrument panel.
19708650001
19718674001
19728691801
19738712001
19748736601
19758770001
19768797501
19778809950
19788830001

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Electrical
Groundnegative
Charging systemalternator
Charging amps55
Battery volts12
References
970 references literature
Agri King 1070 970 Tractors published in 1973, by J.I. Case
1975 Spring Buyers Guide published by J.I. Case
Time-saving experts published in 1975, by J.I. Case
"Specializing" for Specialists published in 1978, by J.I. Case
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