Overview
The J.I. Case 2470 Traction King is a four-wheel drive farm tractor produced between 1972 and 1979 in Racine, Wisconsin. It is powered by an 8.3L 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine and features a 12-speed partial power shift transmission with hydrostatic front and hydraulic-assist rear steering.
Ideal Applications
Nebraska Test Performance:
In Nebraska Tractor Test 1114, the 2470 recorded a maximum drawbar pull of 18,050 lbs and a PTO power output of 174.20 hp at rated engine speed.
Transmission and Drive Configuration:
The tractor is equipped with a 12-speed Range Power Shift transmission offering three power shift gears in each of the four ranges, paired with planetary final drives and 4x4 drive capability.
Chassis and Weight Specifications:
The 2470 features a 102-inch wheelbase and an operating weight of 20,485 lbs when equipped with 18.4-34 dual tires, while maintaining a 130-inch total height.
Production
| Description | Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA / Original price was $43,600 in 1979 |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
| Manufacturer | J.I. Case |
| Total built | 7,996 |
Engine
| Engine type | J.I. Case 8.3L 6-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 110 gal (416.4 L) |
| Air cleaner | dual paper elements with pre-cleaner |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.625x5.00 inches (117 x 127 mm) |
| Compression | 15.8:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 44 qts (41.6 L) |
| Description | J.I. Case / turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 504 ci (8.3 L) |
| Power (gross) | 213 hp (158.8 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 154 hp (114.8 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 150.52 hp (112.2 kW) |
| Engine (gross) | 213 hp (158.8 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 176 hp (131.2 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 174.20 hp (129.9 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
|---|---|
| Description | Four ranges (1-4) with three power shift gears (1-3), plus reverse (R) in each range. |
| Gears | 12 forward and 2 reverse |
| Transmission | Range Power Shift |
| Transmission type | 12-speed partial power shift |
| Type | partial power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab standard with optional heat and air-conditioning. |
|---|---|
| Description | Hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Drive | 4x4 4WD |
| Final drives | planetary |
| Steering | hydrostatic front, hydraulic-assist rear |
Hydraulics
| Pressure | 2050 psi (141.3 bar) |
|---|---|
| SCV flow | 17 gpm (64.3 lpm) |
| Steering flow | 17 gpm (64.3 lpm) |
| Total flow | 34 gpm (128.7 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 2 to 4 |
Hitch
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 10000 lbs (4536 kg) |
|---|---|
| Rear Type | III/II |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 1000@2200 |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 1000 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Batteries | 2 |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 55 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Dimensions & Tires
| Front tread | 72 to 92 inches (182 to 233 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 130 inches (330 cm) |
| Length | 207 inches (525 cm) |
| Operating weight | 20485 lbs*Weight with 18.4-34 duals. (9291 kg) |
| Rear tread | 72 to 92 inches (182 to 233 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 15500 lbs (7030 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 102 inches (259 cm) |
| Front tire | 18.4-34 |
| Rear tire | 18.4-34 |
| Weight | 15500 to 20485 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 102 inches (259 cm) |
| Ag front | 18.4-34 / 18.4-30 |
| Ag rear | 18.4-34 / 18.4-30 |
2470 Serial Numbers
| 1972 | 8691801 |
|---|---|
| 1973 | 8712001 |
| 1974 | 8762001 |
| 1975 | 8767001 |
| 1976 | 8792901 |
| 1977 | 8825001 |
| 1978 | 8853001 |
| 1979 | 8853001 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1114
| Description | Diesel 12-speed 4WDOctober 25 - 31, 1972Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1114 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 3-2 used for power test. / Gear 2-1 used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 11.4 gal/hour (43.1 l/hour) / 11.3 gal/hour (42.8 l/hour) |
| Max power | 150.52 hp (112.2 kW) |
| Max pull | 18,050 lbs (8187 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 174.20 hp (129.9 kW) |
References
| Description | Is there a Case Four-wheel-drive in your tomorrow? published in 1974, by J.I. Case / New 2470 4-wheel-drive 165 pto turbo hp published in 1972, 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 / Specialization... the payoff in farming published in 1980, by J.I. Case |
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