Overview
The McCormick Intl C70 is a versatile farm utility tractor built in Doncaster, England, featuring a reliable 73 hp Perkins 4.2L 4-cylinder diesel engine. Available in both 2WD and 4WD configurations, this model offers a robust rear lift capacity of 3,664 lbs and a flexible transmission system including options for 16-speed two-speed power shift.
Ideal Applications
Heavy Lifting and Implements:
Utilize the Type II rear hitch with a 3,664 lbs lift capacity and an open center hydraulic system providing 15.5 gpm flow for handling various farm attachments.
Field Work and Towing:
Leverage the tested 50.2 hp drawbar power and a maximum pull of 9,485 lbs for consistent performance in pulling applications and field operations.
PTO-Driven Operations:
The independent rear PTO delivers a tested 59.7 hp at rated engine speed, making it suitable for machinery requiring 540 or 1000 RPM speeds.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Built in Doncaster, England |
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| Manufacturer | McCormick Intl (a part of Argo) |
Engine
| Engine type | Perkins 4.2L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 31.7 gal (120.0 L) |
| Air cleaner | dual paper elements |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.05x5.00 inches (103 x 127 mm) |
| Compression | 18.5:1 |
| Description | Perkins 1004.4 / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 256.3 ci (4.2 L) |
| Power | 73 hp (54.4 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 209.5 lb-ft (284.1 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1400 |
| Drawbar (tested) | 50.2 hp (37.4 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 58 hp (43.3 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 59.7 hp (44.5 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc / dry disc |
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| Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse / 8 forward and reverse / 16 forward and 8 reverse |
| Type | synchromesh / shuttle / two-speed power shift |
| Transmission type | 8-speed synchromesh / 8-speed shuttle / 16-speed two-speed power shift |
| Transmission type | 8-speed synchromesh / 8-speed shuttle / 16-speed two-speed power shift |
Mechanical
| Description | Power steering / Hydraulic wet disc brakes / Two-post fixed ROPS. |
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| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
Hydraulics
| Pressure | 2500 psi (172.4 bar) |
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| Pump flow | 15.5 gpm (58.7 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
Hitch
| Rear lift | 3664 lbs (1661 kg) |
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| Rear Type | II |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 540@1994 |
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| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Wheelbase | 84.3 inches (214 cm) |
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| 4WD Wheelbase | 88 inches (223 cm) |
| 2WD Rear tire | 16.9-30 |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 84.3 inches (214 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 88 inches (223 cm) |
| Front tire | 10.00-16 |
| Weight | 5941 to 8265 pounds |
| 2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 16.9-30 |
| 4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 16.9-30 |
McCormick Intl C70 Weight
| 2WD Shipping | 5941 lbs (2694 kg) |
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| 4WD Shipping | 6658 lbs (3020 kg) |
| Operating | 8265 lbs (3749 kg) |
OCED Tractor Test 1895
| Description | Diesel 16-speed 4WDOctober 1998 - November 1998, Link: OCED Tractor Test 1895 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 3L-DD used for power test. / Gear 1L-TA used for pull test. |
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| 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 | C Series published in 2001, by McCormick / C Series published in 2002, by McCormick |
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Speeds
| Description | With 16.9-30 rear tires. / With 16.9-30 rear tires. |
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