- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: High-power
- No lab test on file
- 1972–1978
It sits on the standard-size/high-power boundary, so either size is a fair description. It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. 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 1270 specs: hp, weight, years
CASE A-451 BDT six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 126.2 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
126.2 hp
94.1 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1270”, 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
- 15,470 lb
- 3-point lift
- 7,165 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 20.0 gpm
- Top speed
- 18.6 mph
J.I. Case 1270 specs: key facts
The J.I. Case 1270 was built from 1972 to 1978.
The J.I. Case 1270 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 94.1 kW (126.2 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The J.I. Case 1270 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The J.I. Case 1270 has a CASE A-451 BDT engine, a 6-cylinder 7.39 L diesel unit.
The J.I. Case 1270 weighs 7,017 kg (15,470 lb) unladen.
The J.I. Case 1270 has an independent rear PTO running at 1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the J.I. Case 1270 lifts 3,250 kg (7,165 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the J.I. Case 1270 delivers 75.7 L/min (20.0 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1270”
How does the 1270 compare with its class?
- Strength:
A maximum engine torque of 623 N·m is high for its class — 27% above the median of 492 N·m across the 209 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
Twelve forward gears is low for its class — 25% below the median of 16 across the 234 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Worth knowing:
An unladen mass of 7,017 kg is high for its class — 27% above the median of 5,509 kg across the 265 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 265 tractors within 10% of its power, 11% carry one.
Derived by WhichTractor from 265 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does a 1270 have?
The only figure for the 1270 is 126.2 hp (94.1 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1270”
What engine is in a 1270?
A 1270 has a CASE A-451 BDT, a 6-cylinder 7.39 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | CASE A-451 BDT |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 451.0 ci · 7.39 L |
| Max torque | 460 lb·ft · 623 N·m @ 1,500 rpm |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1270”
How much will a 1270 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A 1270 lifts 7,165 lb (3,250 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 2 three-point hitch.
| Pump flow | 20.0 gpm · 75.7 L/min |
|---|---|
| Hitch category | Category 2 |
| Lift at ends | 7,165 lb · 3,250 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 1000 rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1270”
What transmission does a 1270 have?
Transmission specifications for the 1270 are below.
| Clutch | Pedal operated wet multi disc clutch |
|---|---|
| Steering | Hydrostatic steering with separate oil circuit |
| Top speed | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1270”
How much does a 1270 weigh?
A 1270 weighs 15,470 lb (7,017 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 15,470 lb · 7,017 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 104.0 in · 2,642 mm |
| Length | 182.0 in · 4,623 mm |
| Width | 96.0 in · 2,438 mm |
| Height | 116.0 in · 2,946 mm |
| Ground clearance | 16.0 in · 406 mm |
| Front track | 60.0–88.0 in · 1,524–2,235 mm |
| Rear track | 64.0–109.0 in · 1,626–2,769 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 12.3 ft · 3.76 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1270”
What oil does a 1270 take, and how much?
A 1270 engine takes 18.5 qt (17.5 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 18.5 qt · 17.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1270” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 120.0 qt · 113.6 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1270” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 42.0 qt · 39.7 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1270” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 1270?
Within 10% of its 126.2 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Ford 8700 (A)125.3 hp engine, claimed · 1976–1979Side by side with the 1270 →
- Ford TW-10 (A)125.3 hp engine, claimed · 1979–1983Side by side with the 1270 →
- Schlüter Compact 1350 TV6/LS127 hp engine, claimed · 1986–1993Side by side with the 1270 →
- Hürlimann H-6136 (A)128.2 hp engine, claimed · 1984–1989Side by side with the 1270 →
- Fiat 130-90 (DT)128.3 hp engine, claimed · 1984–1990Side by side with the 1270 →
- Massey Ferguson 2685128.3 hp engine, claimed · 1985–1987Side by side with the 1270 →
Common questions about the J.I. Case 1270
Is a 1270 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The J.I. Case 1270 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a 1270 have?
A 1270 has a independent 1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1270”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Case 1270 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-115350 · revision 989866. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document