Overview
The CaseIH Farmall 70A is a utility farm tractor manufactured in India and has been in production since 2015. It features a 70 hp FPT 2.2L three-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine paired with an eight-speed mechanical shuttle transmission. Available in 2WD and 4WD configurations, the tractor is equipped with a Type II rear hitch and an open center hydraulic system.
Ideal Applications
Tested PTO Performance:
In Nebraska Tractor Test 2209, the 2WD model demonstrated a maximum PTO power of 63.99 hp at rated engine speed with a fuel consumption rate of 4.7 gallons per hour.
Hydraulic and Hitch Specifications:
The tractor is equipped with a 2,701-pound rear lift capacity at 24 inches and a hydraulic system providing an 11.9 gpm pump flow and 5.5 gpm steering flow.
Transmission and Driveline Layout:
The mechanical shuttle transmission consists of four gears in two ranges, providing eight forward and reverse speeds controlled via a 279mm mechanical cerametallic disc clutch.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Built in India |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CaseIH |
Engine
| Engine type | FPT 2.2L 3-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 13 gal (49.2 L) |
| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.70x4.21 inches (94 x 107 mm) |
| Description | FPT / turbocharged aftercooled diesel / 3-cylinder 6-valve / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 135.9 ci (2.2 L) |
| Emissions | Tier IV |
| Fuel system | electronic high-pressure common rail |
| Power (gross) | 70 hp (52.2 kW) |
| Pre-heating | glow plugs |
| Rated RPM | 2600 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Engine (gross) | 70 hp (52.2 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 62 hp (46.2 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 63.99 hp (47.7 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | 279mm mechanical cerametallic disc |
|---|---|
| Description | Four gears in two ranges with shuttle. |
| Gears | 8 forward and reverse |
| Transmission type | 8-speed mechanical shuttle |
| Type | mechanical shuttle |
Mechanical
| Description | Power steering / Wet disc brakes / Two-post folding ROPS. |
|---|---|
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Final drives | planetary |
Hydraulics
| Mid valves | 0 or 2 |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 11.9 gpm (45.0 lpm) |
| Rear valves | 1 or 2 |
| Steering flow | 5.5 gpm (20.8 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
Hitch
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 2701 lbs (1225 kg) |
|---|---|
| Rear Type | II |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 540@2575 |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
|---|---|
| Charging amps | 75 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 7.5x16. Rear: 13.6x28 |
|---|---|
| Industrial front | 12.5x18 |
| Industrial rear | 18.4x24 |
| 2WD Front tread | 56 to 77.6 inches (142 to 197 cm) |
| 2WD Height | 92.7 inches (235 cm) |
| 2WD Length | 129.5 inches (328 cm) |
| 2WD Weight | 4442 lbs (2014 kg) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 96.4 inches (244 cm) |
| 4WD Front tread | 61.3 to 69.2 inches (155 to 175 cm) |
| 4WD Height | 97.4 inches (247 cm) |
| 4WD Length | 134 inches (340 cm) |
| 4WD Weight | 5060 lbs (2295 kg) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 97.6 inches (247 cm) |
| Flange rear axle | 53.9 inch length (1369 mm) |
| Rear tread | 52.6 to 68.4 inches (133 to 173 cm) |
| Width | 67.5 inches (171 cm) |
| 2WD Rear tire | 13.6x28 |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 96.4 inches (244 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 97.6 inches (247 cm) |
| Front tire | 7.5x16 |
| Weight | 4442 to 5060 pounds |
CaseIH Farmall 70A attachments
| Description | front-end loader |
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Nebraska Tractor Test 2200
| Description | Diesel 8-speed 4WDAugust 28 - September 5, 2018Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 2200 file / PTO performance |
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| Fuel use | 4.4 gal/hour (16.7 l/hour) / 4.3 gal/hour (16.3 l/hour) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 56.93 hp (42.5 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 56.33 hp (42.0 kW) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 2209
| Description | Diesel 8-speed 2WDJanuary 16 - 17, 2019Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 2209 file / PTO performance |
|---|---|
| Fuel use | 4.7 gal/hour (17.8 l/hour) / 4.6 gal/hour (17.4 l/hour) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 63.99 hp (47.7 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 63.49 hp (47.3 kW) |
References
| Description | Utility Farmall A Series Tractors published in 2016, by CaseIH* / Utility Farmall A Series Tractors published in 2017, by CaseIH / Farmall Utility Series Tractors published in 2021, by CaseIH / *Publication contains known errors. |
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Speeds
| Description | Reverse speeds are about 5% faster than forward. |
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Tractor Tests
| Description | NTTL 2200: diesel 8-speed 4WD / NTTL 2209: diesel 8-speed 2WD |
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Nebraska Tractor Test Results
Test #2200
Test Date:
August 28 to September 5, 2018
Location:
Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory, University of Nebraska, Lincoln Nebraska 68583-0832
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Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption
Rated Engine Speed
56.93 hp
N/A lb/hp·hr
Standard PTO Speed
56.33 hp
@ N/A rpm PTO
Torque Statistics
| Maximum Torque | 155 lb.-ft. (211 Nm) at 1802 rpm |
|---|---|
| Torque Rise | 35.1% |
PTO Power Curve
Varying Power & Fuel Consumption
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| Power | RPM | gal/hr | lb/hp·hr | hp·hr/gal | DEF gal/hr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56.93 | 2599 | 4.41 | 0.54 | 12.90 | N/A |
| 49.44 | 2652 | 4.03 | 0.57 | 12.25 | N/A |
| 37.41 | 2676 | 3.35 | 0.63 | 11.16 | N/A |
| 25.06 | 2697 | 2.62 | 0.73 | 9.55 | N/A |
| 12.44 | 2712 | 2.00 | 1.13 | 6.21 | N/A |
| 0.45 | 2722 | 1.45 | 22.33 | 0.31 | N/A |