J.I. Case 1270: all source data

All 68 values recorded for this model, as the source lists them and in its units. The spec sheet shows the same data checked, typed and converted.

Overview

Production
ManufacturerJ.I. Case
(no label)Row-Crop tractor
(no label)Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA
(no label)Original price was $30,000 in 1978
Engine
(no label)J.I. Case 7.4L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank80 gal | 302.8 L
Transmission
(no label)12-speed partial power shift
Power
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
Mechanical
(no label)Two-wheel drive
(no label)Power steering
(no label)Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes
(no label)Cab standard
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Pressure2000 psi | 137.9 bar
Valves2
Pump flow20 gpm | 75.7 lpm
Total flow28 gpm | 106.0 lpm
Total flow48 gpm | 181.7 lpm
Steering flow8 gpm | 30.3 lpm
Hitch
Rear TypeIII/II
Pto
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type1000
Dimensions
Wheelbase104 inches | 264 cm
Weight13,400 lbs | 6078 kg
Front tire10.00-16
Rear tire18.4-38
Electrical
Groundnegative
Batteries2
Battery CCA300
Battery volts12
Battery Group30H

Engine

Engine detail
(no label)J.I. Case 451BDT
(no label)turbocharged diesel
(no label)6-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement451 ci | 7.4 L
Bore/Stroke4.375x5.00 inches | 111 x 127 mm
Compression15.8:1
Rated RPM2100
Starter volts12
Coolant capacity (Coolant)42 qts | 39.7 L

Transmission

Transmission
Typepartial power shift
Gears12 forward and 4 reverse
Oil capacity120 qts | 113.6 L

Dimensions

Tires
Ag front10.00-16
Ag rear18.4-38
Ag front9.50x20
Ag front11.00x16
Ag front14Lx16.1
Ag rear16.9x38
Ag rear20.8x34
Ag rear20.8x38
Ag rear24.5x32
Ag rear23.1x34
Ag rear12.4x42
Dimensions
Wheelbase104 inches | 264 cm
Length182 inches | 462 cm
Width96 inches | 243 cm
Width120 inches (duals) | 304 cm
Height (cab)116 inches | 294 cm
Operating weight13,400 lbs | 6078 kg
Ballasted weight18,910 lbs | 8577 kg
Ground clearance16 inches | 40 cm
Bar rear axle (Bar)3.5 inch diameter | 88 mm
Bar rear axle (Bar)3.875 inch diameter | 98 mm