J.I. Case 870: all source data

All 74 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)Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA
Total built3,238
(no label)Original price was $8,400 in 1975
Engine
(no label)J.I. Case 5.5L 4-cyl diesel
(no label)J.I. Case 4.9L 4-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank50 gal | 189.2 L
Transmission
(no label)8-speed unsynchronized gear
(no label)12-speed partial power shift
Power
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
Mechanical
(no label)Two-wheel drive
(no label)Power steering
(no label)Differential hydraulic dry disc brakes
(no label)Cab optional
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Pump flow16 gpm | 60.6 lpm
Total flow24 gpm | 90.8 lpm
Steering flow8 gpm | 30.3 lpm
Hitch
Rear TypeII
Pto
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)
Rear PTO Type540/1000 (1.375)
Engine RPM540@1900
Engine RPM1000@1900
Dimensions
Wide-front Wheelbase (Wide-front)101 inches | 256 cm
Tricycle Wheelbase (Tricycle)94 inches | 238 cm
Weight9200 lbs | 4173 kg
Front tire7.50-16
Rear tire18.4-34

Engine

Engine options
(no label)J.I. Case 5.5L 4-cyl diesel
(no label)J.I. Case 4.9L 4-cyl gasoline
Engine detail
(no label)J.I. Case
(no label)diesel
(no label)4-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement336 ci | 5.5 L
Bore/Stroke4.625x5.00 inches | 117 x 127 mm
Compression16.5:1
Rated RPM1900 (early)
Rated RPM2000 (mid)
Rated RPM2100 (late)
Starter volts12
Coolant capacity (Coolant)28 qts | 26.5 L
(no label)J.I. Case
(no label)gasoline
(no label)4-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement301 ci | 4.9 L
Bore/Stroke4.375x5.00 inches | 111 x 127 mm
Air cleanerpaper element with pre-cleaner
Compression7.5:1
Rated RPM1900
Starter volts12

Transmission

Transmission options
(no label)8-speed unsynchronized gear
(no label)12-speed partial power shift
Transmission
Typeunsynchronized gear
Gears8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch304.8mm dry disc
TransmissionRange Power Shift
Typepartial power shift
Gears12 forward and 4 reverse
Clutchhydraulic wet discs
(no label)Four gears each with reverse and a three-speed forward powershift.

Dimensions

Tires
Ag front7.50-16
Ag rear18.4-34
Dimensions
Wide-front Wheelbase (Wide-front)101 inches | 256 cm
Tricycle Wheelbase (Tricycle)94 inches | 238 cm
Length153 inches | 388 cm
Height (hood)67 inches | 170 cm
Weight9200 lbs | 4173 kg
Ground clearance15 inches | 38 cm