- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: High-power
- No lab test on file
- 1976–1978
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 1570 specs: hp, weight, years
CASE A-504 T six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 179.6 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
179.6 hp
133.9 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1570”, 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
- 16,290 lb
- 3-point lift
- 7,937 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 20.0 gpm
- Top speed
- 18.6 mph
J.I. Case 1570 specs: key facts
The J.I. Case 1570 was built from 1976 to 1978.
The J.I. Case 1570 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 133.9 kW (179.6 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The J.I. Case 1570 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The J.I. Case 1570 has a CASE A-504 T engine, a 6-cylinder 8.26 L diesel unit.
The J.I. Case 1570 weighs 7,389 kg (16,290 lb) unladen.
The J.I. Case 1570 has an independent rear PTO running at 1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the J.I. Case 1570 lifts 3,600 kg (7,937 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the J.I. Case 1570 delivers 75.7 L/min (20.0 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1570”
How does the 1570 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
A three-point lift at the lower links of 3,600 kg is low for its class — 47% below the median of 6,772 kg across the 96 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
Twelve forward gears is low for its class — 33% below the median of 18 across the 126 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 139 tractors within 10% of its power, 13% carry one.
Derived by WhichTractor from 139 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does a 1570 have?
The only figure for the 1570 is 179.6 hp (133.9 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1570”
What engine is in a 1570?
A 1570 has a CASE A-504 T, a 6-cylinder 8.26 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | CASE A-504 T |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 504.2 ci · 8.26 L |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1570”
How much will a 1570 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A 1570 lifts 7,937 lb (3,600 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 | 7,937 lb · 3,600 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 1000 rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1570”
What transmission does a 1570 have?
Transmission specifications for the 1570 are below.
| Clutch | Pedal operated wet multi-disc clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Pedal operated hydraulic wet disc brake |
| Steering | Hydrostatic steering with separate oil circuit |
| Top speed | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1570”
How much does a 1570 weigh?
A 1570 weighs 16,290 lb (7,389 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 16,290 lb · 7,389 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 | 20.0 in · 508 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 | 12.6 ft · 3.84 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1570”
What oil does a 1570 take, and how much?
A 1570 engine takes 21.5 qt (20.3 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 21.5 qt · 20.3 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1570” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 138.0 qt · 130.6 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1570” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 44.0 qt · 41.6 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1570” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 1570?
Within 10% of its 180.4 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 2470174.2 hp PTO, claimed · 1971–1978Side by side with the 1570 →
- International Harvester 5488187.2 hp PTO, claimed · 1981–1985Side by side with the 1570 →
- Massey Ferguson 1505172.1 hp PTO, claimed · 1975–1977Side by side with the 1570 →
- International Harvester 3788166.4 hp PTO, claimed · 1979–1981Side by side with the 1570 →
- International Harvester 6788166.4 hp PTO, claimed · 1981–1984Side by side with the 1570 →
Common questions about the J.I. Case 1570
Is a 1570 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The J.I. Case 1570 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a 1570 have?
A 1570 has a independent 1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1570”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Case 1570 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-115352 · revision 972443. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document