- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: High-power
- No lab test on file
- 1969–1972
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 1470 specs: hp, weight, years
CASE A-504 T six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 143.0 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
143.0 hp
106.6 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1470 Traction King”, 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
- 17,300 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 15.5 gpm
- Top speed
- 15.5 mph
J.I. Case 1470 specs: key facts
The J.I. Case 1470 was built from 1969 to 1972.
The J.I. Case 1470 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 106.6 kW (143.0 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The J.I. Case 1470 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
The J.I. Case 1470 has a CASE A-504 T engine, a 6-cylinder 8.26 L diesel unit.Source 2
The J.I. Case 1470 weighs 7,847 kg (17,300 lb) unladen.
The J.I. Case 1470 has an independent rear PTO running at 1000 rpm.
The hydraulic pump of the J.I. Case 1470 delivers 58.7 L/min (15.5 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1470 Traction King”
How does the 1470 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
Eight forward gears is low for its class — 56% below the median of 18 across the 215 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Worth knowing:
An unladen mass of 7,847 kg is high for its class — 31% above the median of 6,000 kg across the 235 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 235 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does a 1470 have?
The only figure for the 1470 is 143.0 hp (106.6 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1470 Traction King”
What engine is in a 1470?
A 1470 has a CASE A-504 T, a 6-cylinder 8.26 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | CASE A-504 T |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooledSource 1 |
| Displacement | 504.2 ci · 8.26 L |
| Electrical system | 12 VSource 1 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1570”
How much will a 1470 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the 1470 are below.
| Pump flow | 15.5 gpm · 58.7 L/min |
|---|---|
| Hitch category | Category 3 |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 1000 rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1470 Traction King”
What transmission does a 1470 have?
Transmission specifications for the 1470 are below.
| Clutch | pedal-operated dry single-plate clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | pedal-operated hydraulic wet disc brake acting on differential side shafts |
| Steering | hydraulic front and rear steering |
| Top speed | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1470 Traction King”
How much does a 1470 weigh?
A 1470 weighs 17,300 lb (7,847 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 17,300 lb · 7,847 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 102.0 in · 2,591 mm |
| Length | 187.0 in · 4,750 mm |
| Front track | 84.0 in · 2,134 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles |
| Rear track | 84.0 in · 2,134 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1470 Traction King”
What oil does a 1470 take, and how much?
A 1470 engine takes 11.7 qt (11.1 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 11.7 qt · 11.1 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1470 Traction King” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 42.0 qt · 39.7 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1470 Traction King” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 1470?
Within 10% of its 142.9 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.
- WHITE 2270142.6 hp PTO, claimed · 1972–1974Side by side with the 1470 →
- J.I. Case 1370143.6 hp PTO, claimed · 1972–1978Side by side with the 1470 →
- International Harvester 1486143.8 hp PTO, claimed · 1976–1981Side by side with the 1470 →
- OLIVER 2255 (4 WD)144.7 hp PTO, claimed · 1972–1976Side by side with the 1470 →
- Massey Ferguson 1155139.0 hp PTO, claimed · 1973–1978Side by side with the 1470 →
- International Harvester 1568147.8 hp PTO, claimed · 1974–1976Side by side with the 1470 →
Common questions about the J.I. Case 1470
Is a 1470 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The J.I. Case 1470 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does a 1470 have?
A 1470 has a independent 1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1570”; and Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1470 Traction King”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Case 1470 Traction King — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-115379 · revision 973185. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: Case 1570 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-115352 · revision 972443. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document