Overview
The CaseIH C70 is a farm utility tractor manufactured by Steyr in Doncaster, England, between 1998 and 2002. It features a Steyr 3.1L 3-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine rated at 70 gross horsepower and is equipped with a 16-speed partial power shift transmission.
Ideal Applications
Tested Power Output:
The OCED Tractor Test 1895 recorded a maximum PTO power of 62.1 hp and a maximum drawbar power of 50.2 hp using the Gear 3-Low-Direct setting.
Mechanical and Hydraulic Configuration:
This model is built with an open center hydraulic system providing a 12.7 gpm pump flow and a rear lift capacity of 5,953.5 lbs on a Category II/I hitch.
Operational Weight and Dimensions:
The tractor has a shipping weight of 5,941 lbs for the 2WD variant, a wheelbase of 87.8 inches, and an overall height of 94.9 inches.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Built in Doncaster, England |
|---|---|
| Distributor | CaseIH |
| Manufacturer | Steyr |
| Original price | $24,000 (1999) |
Engine
| Engine type | Steyr 3.1L 3-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 16.7 gal (63.2 L) |
| Air cleaner | dual paper elements |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.13x4.72 inches (105 x 120 mm) |
| Compression | 18.5:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 16.9 qts (16.0 L) |
| Description | Steyr WD301.87 / turbocharged diesel / 3-cylinder |
| Displacement | 190.2 ci (3.1 L) |
| Fuel system | mechanical direct injection with 5-hole injectors |
| Oil capacity | 9.3 qts (8.8 L) |
| Oil change | 250 h |
| Power | 70 hp (52.2 kW) |
| Power (gross) | 73 hp (54.4 kW) |
| Power (net) | 66 hp (49.2 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2300 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 197 lb-ft (267.1 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1300 |
| Drawbar (tested) | 50.2 hp (37.4 kW) |
| Engine (gross) | 73 hp (54.4 kW) |
| Engine (net) | 66 hp (49.2 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 58 hp (43.3 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 59.7 hp (44.5 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | 12-inch dry disc / 12-inch dry disc |
|---|---|
| Gears | 16 forward and 8 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 36 qts (2WD) (34.1 L) / 36 qts (2WD) (34.1 L) / 36 qts (2WD) (34.1 L) |
| Transmission | synchro |
| Transmission type | 16-speed |
| Type | partial power shift / creeper |
| Transmission type | 8-speed / 16-speed partial power shift / 16-speed creeper |
| Transmission type | 8-speed / 16-speed partial power shift / 16-speed creeper |
Mechanical
| Description | Disc brakes |
|---|---|
| Differential lock | mechanical |
| Drive | 4x2 2WD |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
Capacity
| Fuel | 20 gal (75.7 L) |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic system | 9 gal (2WD) (34.1 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 9 gal (2WD) (34.1 L) |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 2500 psi (172.4 bar) |
| Pump flow | 12.7 gpm (48.1 lpm) |
| Total flow | 11.4 gpm (43.1 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 0 to 3 |
Hitch
| Control | mechanical |
|---|---|
| Rear lift | 5953.5 lbs (2700 kg) |
| Rear Type | II/I |
PTO
| Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540/750, 1000/1400 |
Electrical
| Battery CCA | 650 |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 65 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ag front | 12.4R24 |
|---|---|
| Ag rear | 16.9R30 |
| Height | 94.9 inches (241 cm) |
| Length | 150.0 inches (381 cm) |
| Weight | 6,461 lbs (2930 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 87.8 inches (223 cm) |
| Front tire | 12.4R24 |
| Rear tire | 16.9R30 |
| Weight | 6,461 lbs (2930 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 87.8 inches (223 cm) |
C70 Serial Numbers
| 1998 | JJE1000056 |
|---|---|
| 1999 | JJE1008492 |
| 2000 | JJE1013490 |
| 2001 | JJE1017672 |
| 2002 | JJE1019985 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Location: | Near the tractor steering column on right side. |
CaseIH C70 Weight
| Max capacity | 10,150 lbs (4604 kg) |
|---|---|
| Operating | 8,365 lbs (3794 kg) |
| Shipping | 5,941 lbs (2WD) (2694 kg) |
OCED Tractor Test 1895
| Description | Diesel 16-speed 4WDOctober 1998 - November 1998, Link: OCED Tractor Test 1895 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 3-Low-Direct used for power test. / Gear 1-Low-TA used for pull test. |
|---|---|
| Fuel use | 3.9 gal/hour (14.8 l/hour) / 3.9 gal/hour (14.8 l/hour) / 4.0 gal/hour (15.1 l/hour) |
| Max power | 50.2 hp (37.4 kW) |
| Max pull | 9,485 lbs (4302 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 59.7 hp (44.5 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 62.1 hp (46.3 kW) |
References
| Description | CX Series Tractors published in 1997, by CaseIH |
|---|
Variants
| C70 | basic model |
|---|---|
| CX70 | deluxe model |
Nebraska Tractor Test Results
Test #S326
Test Date:
October - November, 1998
Location:
N/A
This section is compiled from original Nebraska Tractor Test PDFs using AI-assisted extraction and human review. For full verification, download the source PDF above. Differences between reports, incomplete source data, and occasional extraction or data entry mistakes can occur.
Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption
Rated Engine Speed
59.70 hp
N/A lb/hp·hr
Standard PTO Speed
62.10 hp
@ 1000 rpm PTO
Torque Statistics
| Maximum Torque | 195 lb-ft (265 Nm) |
|---|---|
| Torque Rise | 37.3% |
PTO Power Curve
Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details
| Condition | HP | kW | RPM | PTO RPM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rated Engine Speed | 59.70 | 44.50 | 2200 | 1100 |
| Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm) | 62.10 | 46.30 | 2000 | 1000 |
Varying Power & Fuel Consumption
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| Power | RPM | gal/hr | lb/hp·hr | hp·hr/gal | DEF gal/hr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59.70 | 2200 | 3.94 | 0.46 | 15.17 | N/A |
| 52.40 | 2274 | 3.69 | 0.50 | 14.21 | N/A |
| 39.90 | 2312 | 3.14 | 0.55 | 12.69 | N/A |
| 26.90 | 2328 | 2.66 | 0.70 | 10.10 | N/A |
| 13.40 | 2340 | 1.95 | 1.02 | 6.90 | N/A |
| N/A | 2357 | 1.29 | N/A | N/A | N/A |