- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- No lab test on file
- 1969–1973
- 3,238 built
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 870 specs: hp, weight, years
CASE A-336 four-cylinder. The manufacturer claimed 70.7 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
70.7 hp
52.7 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 870”, 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
- 9,204 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 16.0 gpm
- Top speed
- 15.5–18.6 mph
J.I. Case 870 specs: key facts
The J.I. Case 870 was built from 1969 to 1973.
The J.I. Case 870 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 52.7 kW (70.7 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The J.I. Case 870 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The J.I. Case 870 has a CASE A-336 engine, a 4-cylinder unit.
The J.I. Case 870 weighs 4,175 kg (9,204 lb) unladen.
The J.I. Case 870 has an independent rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.
The hydraulic pump of the J.I. Case 870 delivers 60.6 L/min (16.0 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 870”
How does the 870 compare with its class?
- Strength:
A hydraulic pump flow of 60.6 L/min is high for its class — 52% above the median of 40 L/min across the 328 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
Eight forward gears is low for its class — 33% below the median of 12 across the 391 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Strength:
A 189 L fuel tank is high for its class — 125% above the median of 84 L across the 372 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Worth knowing:
An unladen mass of 4,175 kg is high for its class — 40% above the median of 2,992 kg across the 400 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 400 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does an 870 have?
The only figure for the 870 is 70.7 hp (52.7 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 870”
What engine is in an 870?
An 870 has a CASE A-336, a 4-cylinder engine.
| Make & model | CASE A-336 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4, liquid-cooled |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 870”
How much will an 870 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the 870 are below.
| Pump flow | 16.0 gpm · 60.6 L/min |
|---|---|
| Hitch category | Category 2 |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540/1000 rpm @ 1,900 engine rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 870”
What transmission does an 870 have?
Transmission specifications for the 870 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 870”
How much does an 870 weigh?
An 870 weighs 9,204 lb (4,175 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 9,204 lb · 4,175 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 101.0 in · 2,565 mm |
| Length | 153.0 in · 3,886 mm |
| Width | 88.0 in · 2,235 mm |
| Height | 67.0 in · 1,702 mm |
| Ground clearance | 15.0 in · 381 mm |
| Front track | 60.0–88.0 in · 1,524–2,235 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles |
| Rear track | 60.0–88.0 in · 1,524–2,235 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles |
| Turning radius, braked | 11.4 ft · 3.48 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 870”
What oil does an 870 take, and how much?
An 870 engine takes 8.9 qt (8.4 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 8.9 qt · 8.4 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 870” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 67.9 qt · 64.3 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 870” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 28.0 qt · 26.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 870” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with an 870?
Within 10% of its 70.7 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- International Harvester 745 XL(A)70.7 hp engine, claimed · 1981–1990Side by side with the 870 →
- Landini R-7500 (DT) "TL 20 N/B"71 hp engine, claimed · 1973–1983Side by side with the 870 →
- Lamborghini R-754 (DT)71 hp engine, claimed · 1975–1985Side by side with the 870 →
- International Harvester Hydro 8671 hp engine, claimed · 1976–1980Side by side with the 870 →
- Lamborghini R-704 (DT)71 hp engine, claimed · 1976–1982Side by side with the 870 →
- Ford 561071 hp engine, claimed · 1981–1991Side by side with the 870 →
Common questions about the J.I. Case 870
Is an 870 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The J.I. Case 870 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does an 870 have?
An 870 has a independent 540/1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Case 870”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Case 870 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-115343 · revision 1001598. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document