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J.I. Case 2870 Traction King Specs ( 1976-1979 )

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Production

Description Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA / Original price was $57,000 in 1979
Drive type Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Manufacturer J.I. Case
Total built 1,259

Engine

Engine type Saab-Scania 11.0L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank 150 gal (567.8 L)
Air cleaner paper elements with pre-cleaner
Bore/Stroke 5.00x5.71 inches (127 x 145 mm)
Compression 14.7:1
Coolant capacity 44 qts (41.6 L)
Description Saab-Scania / turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement 673 ci (11.0 L)
Power 300 hp (223.7 kW)
Rated RPM 2200
Starter volts 12
Drawbar (claimed) 219 hp (163.3 kW)
Drawbar (tested) 210.64 hp (157.1 kW)
PTO (claimed) 252 hp (187.9 kW)
PTO (tested) 252.10 hp (188.0 kW)

Transmission

Description Four gears, each with a three-range powershift (high, intermediate, low).
Gears 12 forward and 4 reverse
Transmission Range Power Shift
Transmission type 12-speed partial powershift
Type partial powershift

Mechanical

Cab Cab standard
Description Hydraulic dry disc brakes
Drive 4x4 4WD
Steering hydrostatic power, four-wheel steering

Hydraulics

Total flow 44 gpm (166.5 lpm)
Type open center
Valves 2

Hitch

Rear Type III

PTO

Rear PTO independent
Rear PTO Type 1000

Electrical

Ground negative

Dimensions & Tires

Ballasted weight 28,150 lbs (12768 kg)
Operating weight 25,100 lbs (11385 kg)
Wheelbase 110 inches (279 cm)
Front tire 18.4-34
Rear tire 18.4-34
Weight 25,100 lbs (11385 kg)
Wheelbase 110 inches (279 cm)
Ag front 18.4-34
Ag rear 18.4-34

2870 Serial Numbers

1976 8792901
1977 8825001
1978 8853001
1979 8853001
Description FAQ: How to read a serial number table.

Nebraska Tractor Test 1241

Description Diesel 12-speed 4WDMay 3 - 12, 1977Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1241 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 3-Intermediate used for power test. / Gear 1I used for pull test.
Fuel use 16.3 gal/hour (61.7 l/hour) / 16.2 gal/hour (61.3 l/hour)
Max power 210.64 hp (157.1 kW)
Max pull 26,386 lbs (11968 kg)
Power at rated engine speed 252.10 hp (188.0 kW)

References

Description "Specializing" for Specialists published in 1978, by J.I. Case / Specialization... the payoff in farming published in 1980, by J.I. Case