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Case-IH CX 70 specs: hp, weight, years

Perkins 1004-4 HR four-cylinder or PERKINS-FASTRAM 1004-42 HR diesel. OECD put one on a dynamometer and measured 62.1 hp at the power take-off — the number to size an implement from.

Measured at the PTO shaft

62.1 hp

Source · OECD Test 1895, measured

What “at the PTO” means, and why it matters

Drawbar hp
55.1

Case-IH CX 70 specs: key facts

  • The Case-IH CX 70 was built from 1998 to 2000 and produced 46.3 kW (62.1 hp) at the PTO, measured on OECD Test 1895.Source 1

  • The claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of the Case-IH CX 70 is 53.7–53.7 kW (72.0–72.0 hp), depending on configuration.

  • The Case-IH CX 70 was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.

  • The Case-IH CX 70 has a Perkins 1004-4 HR engine, a 4-cylinder 4.23 L unit.Source 1

  • The Case-IH CX 70 weighs 3,185 kg (7,022 lb) unladen.

  • The Case-IH CX 70 has an independent rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.Source 1

  • The three-point hitch of the Case-IH CX 70 lifts 1,988 kg (4,383 lb) at the lower-link ends.

  • The hydraulic pump of the Case-IH CX 70 delivers 53.0 L/min (14.0 gpm).

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH CX70”

Illustration of the 1998–2000 Case-IH CX 70, a 72 hp farm tractor, a drawing generated from its specification record
Illustration — not a photograph

How much horsepower does a CX 70 have at the PTO?

At the PTO shaft a CX 70 has 62.1 hp (46.3 kW), measured on OECD Test 1895.

PTO, measured
62.1 hp
Drawbar, measured (unballasted)
55.1 hp

Sources · OECD test report 1895, 2000; Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH CX70”

What engine is in a CX 70?

A CX 70 has a Perkins 1004-4 HR, a 4-cylinder 4.23 L engine. Diesel tractors have a PERKINS-FASTRAM 1004-42 HR.

Engine — CX 70 engine specifications
Make & modelPerkins 1004-4 HR
Cylinders4
Displacement258.3 ci · 4.23 L
Max torque195 lb·ft · 265.0 N·m @ 1,200 rpm
InjectionDirect injectionSource 2On record for 1 of 2 configurations

Source · OECD test report 1895, 2000

How much will a CX 70 lift?

Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the CX 70 are below.

Hydraulics & PTO — CX 70 hydraulics and PTO specifications
Pump flow14.0 gpm · 53.0 L/minOn record for 1 of 2 configurations
Pressure2,698 psi · 186 barOn record for 1 of 2 configurations
Lift at ends4,383 lb · 1,988 kgOn record for 1 of 2 configurations
Rear PTO540/1000 rpmSource 1
PTO shaft35 mm, 6 splinesSource 1

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH CX70”

What transmission does a CX 70 have?

Transmission specifications for the CX 70 are below.

Transmission — CX 70 transmission specifications
ClutchPedal operated dry single-disc clutch as drive clutchOn record for 1 of 2 configurations
BrakesPedal-operated hydraulic wet full-disc brake acting on differential side shaftsOn record for 1 of 2 configurations
SteeringHydrostatic Danfoss steering, type OSPC 100 OROn record for 1 of 2 configurations
Top speed18.6–24.9 mph · 30–40 km/hOn record for 1 of 2 configurationsthe article lists alternatives

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH CX70”

How much does a CX 70 weigh?

Dimensions for the CX 70 are below; no sourced weight is on record yet.

Weights & dimensions — CX 70 weights and dimensions
Unladen weight7,022 lb · 3,185 kgOn record for 1 of 2 configurationsDT: 3,675
Maximum permissible mass13,228 lb · 6,000 kgOn record for 1 of 2 configurations
Wheelbase89.1 in · 2,263 mmOn record for 1 of 2 configurationsDT: 2,356
Length156.7 in · 3,980 mmOn record for 1 of 2 configurations
Width82.7 in · 2,100 mmOn record for 1 of 2 configurations
Height99.2 in · 2,520 mmOn record for 1 of 2 configurations
Ground clearance13.0 in · 330 mmOn record for 1 of 2 configurations
Front track53.7–76.0 in · 1,364–1,930 mmOn record for 1 of 2 configurations
Rear track55.9–75.7 in · 1,420–1,922 mmOn record for 1 of 2 configurations

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH CX70”

What oil does a CX 70 take, and how much?

A CX 70 engine takes 9.3 qt (8.8 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.

CX 70 fluid capacities, grades and service intervals
SystemCapacity
Engine oil9.3 qt · 8.8 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH CX70” · single source, not independently verified
Transmission & hydraulic39.1 qt · 37.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH CX70” · single source, not independently verified
Front axle5.8 qt · 5.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH CX70” · single source, not independently verified
Cooling system18.5 qt · 17.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH CX70” · single source, not independently verified

Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.

What did OECD measure on Test 1895?

OECD Test 1895 recorded 62.1 hp at the PTO and 55.1 hp at the drawbar. Configuration as printed: “4 WD · CX 70 A - 40 km/h”.

Test results — OECD Test 1895, CX 70: measured results
PTO power, maximum62.1 hp at 1,000 PTO rpm · 46.3 kW @ 2,000 engine rpm
PTO power, rated engine speed59.7 hp at 1,100 PTO rpm · 44.5 kW @ 2,200 engine rpm
PTO power, standard PTO speed62.1 hp at 1,000 PTO rpm · 46.3 kW @ 2,000 engine rpm
Drawbar power, unballasted55.1 hp · 41.1 kW

Source · OECD test report 1895, 2000

How much fuel does a CX 70 burn per hour?

Measured on OECD Test 1895 (tested as the CX 70 (4 WD)), at each condition the laboratory recorded.

Cost per hour = fuel used per hour × your fuel price (per litre, or per US gallon for the gal/h figure).

Fuel use measured on OECD Test 1895
Test conditionFuel per hour
Maximum PTO powerPTO 46.3 kW (62.1 hp) at 1,000 rpm14.69 L/h 3.88 gal/h
Rated engine speedPTO 44.5 kW (59.7 hp) at 1,100 rpm14.91 L/h 3.94 gal/h
Standard PTO speedPTO 46.3 kW (62.1 hp) at 1,000 rpm14.69 L/h 3.88 gal/h
75% load, 50% loadNot on record for this test

Source · OECD Test 1895

Which tractors compare with a CX 70?

Within 10% of its 62.1 hp measured at the PTO, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.

Common questions about the Case-IH CX 70

Is a CX 70 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?

The Case-IH CX 70 was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.

What PTO does a CX 70 have?

A CX 70 has a 540/1000 rpm rear PTO on a 35 mm, 6 splines shaft.

What implements will a CX 70 run?

Size PTO implements from the measured 62.1 hp at the shaft.

Sources and how this page was built

Compiled from OECD tractor test report 1895; and Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH CX70”.

Sources checked

14 SEP 2026

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Sources

Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution

  1. OECD Code 2 test report 2/1 895: Case IH CX 70 — Licence not stated by the publisher; facts cited, OECD-1895 · published 2000-03-22 · retrieved 2026-09-14. OECD; testing station DLG, Gross-Umstadt, Germany. Original document
  2. Traktorenlexikon: Case-IH CX70 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-115625 · revision 980152. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document