- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- No lab test on file
- 1969–1978
- 8,542 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 970 specs: hp, weight, years
CASE A-401 six-cylinder. The manufacturer claimed 85.7 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
85.7 hp
63.9 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 970”, 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
- 10,185 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 16.0 gpm
- Top speed
- 15.5–18.6 mph
J.I. Case 970 specs: key facts
The J.I. Case 970 was built from 1969 to 1978.
The J.I. Case 970 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 63.9 kW (85.7 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The J.I. Case 970 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The J.I. Case 970 has a CASE A-401 engine, a 6-cylinder unit.
The J.I. Case 970 weighs 4,620 kg (10,185 lb) unladen.
The J.I. Case 970 has a rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.
The hydraulic pump of the J.I. Case 970 delivers 60.6 L/min (16.0 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 970”
How does the 970 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
Eight forward gears is low for its class — 33% below the median of 12 across the 383 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Strength:
A 189 L fuel tank is high for its class — 69% above the median of 112 L across the 366 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Worth knowing:
An unladen mass of 4,620 kg is high for its class — 28% above the median of 3,600 kg across the 391 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 392 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does a 970 have?
The only figure for the 970 is 85.7 hp (63.9 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 970”
What engine is in a 970?
A 970 has a CASE A-401, a 6-cylinder engine.
| Make & model | CASE A-401 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooled |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 970”
How much will a 970 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the 970 are below.
| Pump flow | 16.0 gpm · 60.6 L/min |
|---|---|
| Hitch category | Category 2 |
| Rear PTO | 540/1000 rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 970”
What transmission does a 970 have?
Transmission specifications for the 970 are below.
| Brakes | Pedal-operated hydraulic twin-disc brake acting on differential side shafts |
|---|---|
| Steering | Hydrostatic steering with separate oil circuit |
| Top speed | 15.5–18.6 mph · 25–30 km/hthe article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 970”
How much does a 970 weigh?
A 970 weighs 10,185 lb (4,620 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 10,185 lb · 4,620 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 108.0 in · 2,743 mmRC: 2,565 |
| Length | 162.0 in · 4,115 mm |
| Width | 88.0 in · 2,235 mm |
| Height | 78.0 in · 1,981 mm |
| Ground clearance | 15.0 in · 381 mm |
| Front track | 62.0–90.0 in · 1,575–2,286 mm |
| Rear track | 62.0–88.0 in · 1,575–2,235 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 13.6 ft · 4.14 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 970”
What oil does a 970 take, and how much?
A 970 engine takes 13.4 qt (12.7 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 13.4 qt · 12.7 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 970” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 67.9 qt · 64.3 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 970” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 38.0 qt · 36.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 970” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 970?
Within 10% of its 85.7 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- ALLIS-CHALMERS 190 XT84.9 hp engine, claimed · 1965–1971Side by side with the 970 →
- WHITE 2-8584.9 hp engine, claimed · 1976–1982Side by side with the 970 →
- Massey Ferguson 108586.8 hp engine, claimed · 1973–1978Side by side with the 970 →
- International Harvester 88686.8 hp engine, claimed · 1976–1981Side by side with the 970 →
- AGRIFULL Rodeo 90 (DT)86.8 hp engine, claimed · 1977–1980Side by side with the 970 →
- SAME Leopard 90-Turbo (DT)86.8 hp engine, claimed · 1982–1984Side by side with the 970 →
Common questions about the J.I. Case 970
Is a 970 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The J.I. Case 970 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a 970 have?
A 970 has a 540/1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Case 970”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Case 970 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-115344 · revision 989864. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document