Overview
The J.I. Case 1370 is a two-wheel drive farm tractor produced in Racine, Wisconsin, from 1971 to 1978 with a total of 17,413 units built. It is powered by an 8.3L six-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine paired with a 12-speed partial power shift transmission. Performance updates in 1973 increased the rated engine speed to 2200 RPM, resulting in a tested PTO output of 156.32 hp according to Nebraska Tractor Test 1148.
Ideal Applications
Tested PTO and Drawbar Performance:
In Nebraska Tractor Test 1148, the tractor recorded a maximum PTO power of 156.32 hp and a maximum drawbar pull of 16,480 lbs while operating at 2200 RPM.
Powertrain and Transmission Layout:
The mechanical configuration features a J.I. Case 504BDT turbocharged diesel engine and a transmission system providing 12 forward and 3 reverse gears.
Hydraulic and Chassis Specifications:
The unit is equipped with an open center hydraulic system delivering a total flow of 28 gpm at 2050 psi and supports a ballasted weight of up to 20,960 lbs.
Production
| Description | Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA / Original price was $31,400 in 1978 |
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| Manufacturer | J.I. Case |
| Total built | 17,413 |
Engine
| Engine type | J.I. Case 8.3L 6-cyl diesel |
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| Air cleaner | two-stage dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.625x5.00 inches (117 x 127 mm) |
| Compression | 16.5:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 42 qts (39.7 L) |
| Description | J.I. Case 504BDT / turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled / Power increased in 1973 with engine RPM increase to 2200. |
| Displacement | 504 ci (8.3 L) |
| Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
| Oil capacity | 14.9 qts (14.1 L) |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Drawbar (tested) | 130.9 hp (97.6 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 155.56 hp (116.0 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 12 forward and 3 reverse |
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| Transmission type | 12-speed partial power shift |
| Type | partial power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab standard. Four-post ROPS and open-station available. |
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| Description | Power steering / Differential hydraulic wet discs brakes |
| Differential lock | hydraulic |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
Capacity
| Fuel | 80 gal (302.8 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 34.5 gal (130.6 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 34.5 gal (130.6 L) |
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| Pressure | 2050 psi (141.3 bar) |
| Pump flow | 20 gpm (75.7 lpm) |
| Steering flow | 8 gpm (30.3 lpm) |
| Total flow | 28 gpm (106.0 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 2 |
Hitch
| Rear Type | III/II |
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PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
Electrical
| Batteries | 2 |
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| Battery CCA | 300 |
| Battery Group | 30H |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ground clearance | 16 inches (40 cm) |
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| Height (cab) | 116 inches (294 cm) |
| Height (ROPS) | 106 inches (269 cm) |
| Length | 182 inches (462 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 105 inches (266 cm) |
| Width | 96 inches (243 cm) |
| Front tire | 10.00-16 |
| Rear tire | 18.4-38 |
| Weight | 11690 to 13170 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 105 inches (266 cm) |
| Ag front | 10.00-16 / 9.50-20 |
| Ag rear | 18.4-38 / 16.9-38 |
1370 Serial Numbers
| 1971 | 8674001 |
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| 1972 | 8691801 |
| 1973 | 8712001 |
| 1974 | 8736601 |
| 1975 | 8770001 |
| 1976 | 8797501 |
| 1977 | 8810601 |
| 1978 | 8830001 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
J.I. Case 1370 Weight
| Ballasted | 20960 lbs (9507 kg) |
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| Cab | 13170 lbs (5973 kg) |
| ROPS | 11690 lbs (5302 kg) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1102
| Description | Diesel (2100 rpm) 12-speed 2WDJune 10 - 19, 1972Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1102 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 3-Lo used for power test. / Gear 1-Int used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 9.6 gal/hour (36.3 l/hour) / 9.3 gal/hour (35.2 l/hour) / 9.5 gal/hour (36.0 l/hour) |
| Max power | 120.97 hp (90.2 kW) |
| Max pull | 16,609 lbs (7533 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 142.51 hp (106.3 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 143.64 hp (107.1 kW) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1148
| Description | Diesel (2200 rpm) 12-speed 2WDOctober 31 - November 7, 1973Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1148 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 3-Lo used for power test. / Gear 1-Int used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 11.1 gal/hour (42.0 l/hour) / 10.4 gal/hour (39.4 l/hour) / 10.9 gal/hour (41.3 l/hour) |
| Max power | 130.9 hp (97.6 kW) |
| Max pull | 16,480 lbs (7475 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 155.56 hp (116.0 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 156.32 hp (116.6 kW) |
References
| Description | Agri King 1370 - 1270 - 1175 High-Production Tractors published in 1973, by J.I. Case / 1975 Spring Buyers Guide published by J.I. Case / Time-saving experts published in 1975, by J.I. Case / "Specializing" for Specialists published in 1978, by J.I. Case |
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Tractor Tests
| Description | NTTL 1102: diesel (2100 rpm) 12-speed 2WD / NTTL 1148: diesel (2200 rpm) 12-speed 2WD |
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