- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: High-power
- No lab test on file
- 1970–1972
- 1,816 built
It sits on the standard-size/high-power boundary, so either size is a fair description. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
J.I. Case 1170 specs: hp, weight, years
CASE A-451 T six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 121.9 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
121.9 hp
90.9 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1170”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 13,541 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 16.0 gpm
- Top speed
- 15.5–18.6 mph
J.I. Case 1170 specs: key facts
The J.I. Case 1170 was built from 1970 to 1972.
The J.I. Case 1170 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 90.9 kW (121.9 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The J.I. Case 1170 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The J.I. Case 1170 has a CASE A-451 T engine, a 6-cylinder 7.39 L diesel unit.
The J.I. Case 1170 weighs 6,142 kg (13,541 lb) unladen.
The J.I. Case 1170 has an independent rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.
The hydraulic pump of the J.I. Case 1170 delivers 60.6 L/min (16.0 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1170”
How does the 1170 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
Eight forward gears is low for its class — 50% below the median of 16 across the 250 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
The power figure is a manufacturer claim, not a measurement. No laboratory test report exists for this machine. Of the 280 tractors within 10% of its power, 11% carry one.
Derived by WhichTractor from 280 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does an 1170 have?
The only figure for the 1170 is 121.9 hp (90.9 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1170”
What engine is in an 1170?
An 1170 has a CASE A-451 T, a 6-cylinder 7.39 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | CASE A-451 T |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 451.0 ci · 7.39 L |
| Max torque | 384 lb·ft · 520 N·m @ 1,500 rpm |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1170”
How much will an 1170 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the 1170 are below.
| Pump flow | 16.0 gpm · 60.6 L/min |
|---|---|
| Hitch category | Category 2 |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540/1000 rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1170”
What transmission does an 1170 have?
Transmission specifications for the 1170 are below.
| Steering | Hydrostatic steering with separate oil circuit |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 15.5–18.6 mph · 25–30 km/hthe article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1170”
How much does an 1170 weigh?
An 1170 weighs 13,541 lb (6,142 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 13,541 lb · 6,142 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 108.0 in · 2,743 mm |
| Length | 172.0 in · 4,370 mm |
| Width | 88.0 in · 2,235 mm |
| Height | 116.1 in · 2,950 mm |
| Ground clearance | 22.2 in · 565 mm |
| Front track | 62.0–88.0 in · 1,575–2,235 mm |
| Rear track | 64.0–108.0 in · 1,626–2,743 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 12.8 ft · 3.91 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1170”
What oil does an 1170 take, and how much?
An 1170 engine takes 12.6 qt (11.9 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 12.6 qt · 11.9 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1170” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 67.9 qt · 64.3 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1170” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 42.0 qt · 39.7 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1170” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with an 1170?
Within 10% of its 118.2 hp at the PTO as the maker claimed it, with no laboratory test on file, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- J.I. Case 1175118.2 hp PTO, claimed · 1972–1978Side by side with the 1170 →
- J.I. Case 1200118.3 hp PTO, claimed · 1964–1968Side by side with the 1170 →
- Fiat 1300 DT115 hp PTO, claimed · 1973–1976Side by side with the 1170 →
- Fiat 1300 (DT)115.4 hp PTO, claimed · 1974–1977Side by side with the 1170 →
- SOMECA 1300 (TD)115.4 hp PTO, claimed · 1974–1977Side by side with the 1170 →
- International Harvester 1246113.9 hp PTO, claimed · 1972–1979Side by side with the 1170 →
Common questions about the J.I. Case 1170
Is an 1170 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The J.I. Case 1170 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does an 1170 have?
An 1170 has a independent 540/1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1170”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Case 1170 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-115346 · revision 972390. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document