The Case 1570: Anniversary 2005
by Jason Hasert
In 1976 Case unveiled its all new 180 hp model 1570. This tractor was built for the American farmer and Case helped celebrate 200 years of farming accomplishments by producing a limited run of red, white and blue 1570's know as the "Spirit of 76". The Spirit models were only available for the first 6 months of 1976. Around 200 1570's rolled out of the Case Racine, WI tractor factory with the all American graphics.
The Toy Tractor Times is excited to bring toy tractor collectors an all new 1/16 replica of the "Spirit of 76'" Case 1570. The Ertl company has developed all new tooling to create the most accurate big AGRI-King model ever. The T.T.T 1570 will feature the following collectors points:
- All New 1/16 scale tractor tooling from Ertl
- "Spirit of 76" decoration package
- Clear window cab
- New 18.4 x16.1 diamond tread turf style front tires, an Ertl debut never offered on any other replica before
- Rear die-cast duals with 20.8 X 38 tires
- Steerable front axle
- Front weights\Rear fender light
- Realistic Case draw bar and three point hitch
- Replica Case 504 cubic inch 180 hp engine, not offered on any 1/16 Agri-King before
- All new Case muffler and air cleaner
- 2005 Toy Tractor Times collectors insert
- Toy Tractor Times Collectors Box with historical Case 1570 pictures, information and 3rd in a Series T.T.T Big 70's Power Logo
Case 1970's big frame AGRI-King history:
In 1969 Case introduced a new range of modern tractors called the AGRI-King series. The new Case tractors included models 770, 870, 970 and 1070. These models were powered by 267, 336, 401 and 451 cubic inch engines respectively. The AGRI-Kings ranged in pto horse from 56 to 107 hp. As farmers looked for more power the 1070 was beefed up in 1970 and offered as a 121 hp 1170.
During this time. Case went on to the operator consciousness. They wanted larger fuel tanks to provide longer hours without refueling. Next they wanted a cab that would protect the operator in many ways.
Isolated Platform:
They used iso mounts (rubber) to lower the noise level. Older cabs made the noise worse by keeping the sound inside. These new mounts lowered the level to a very comfortable level. The mounts was a challenge to meet the demand, and weather durability. The mounts also provided air flow under the platform. To keep it cooler from the heat produced by the transmission and hydraulics under the platform.
Comfort Cab:
It is mounted to the new platform and sealed. To keep out dust and heat. The doors and windows are also sealed up. Cellular foam was used to cushion against noise and keep out the cold weather. Two pressurizing fans that gives 6 air changes a minute to keep out dust and pollen. A filter was also provided for more clean air supply. They mont the filter in a ease access place. To the rear of the cab. When the cab door is shut air would go through the filter backwards would clean off some of the dirt and dust. Providing longer life on the filter. Cab options included heat and A/C, tilt and telscoping steering, control consel, radio, and 3 seat options. The cab was also built for best visiablity. And good sight when hooking up to a implement. The cab was built to protect from roll overs. With a seat belt on the operator would survive it. They tested the cab with windows and doors open to prevent adding to the support. Next they did it on freezing weather to where the cab metal would be brittle. Plus the tractor sat out all night as well to make sure it would hit cold metal temps.
Nonmetallic Fuel Tank:
A rear mounted fuel tank was offered on the 930. Later they made the tank out of seamless nylon. It started out at 50 gallons and later increased to 80 gallons. Mounted it to the rear saved hood space and provided large capacity. The tanks was very durable. One survived 8 roll over test and never ruptured. The sculptured tank provided great view to the rear for hooking up as well. You couldn’t do that with a metal tank.
Other features made for the 70 series. Power shift transmission, standard 8 speed transmission, dual hydraulic pump, reversible PTO (splines on each end, just swap ends for 540 or 1000 RPMS), power brakes, and nice looks with styling.
In 1972 Case announced it wanted to be a “Big Tractor Specialist”. It wanted to build large tractors and became the Specialist for the next 12 years. Most of R&D at Case was used to make these new high HP tractors. The Case 1170 was improved with a category II hitch and became the 1175. Case was looking for more power beyond the 121 hp 1175 and this meant a new engine and a new tractor.
The 504 cubic inch power plant. Case started with a new open chamber head. The older Lanova combustion chamber was very difficult to turbocharge. So a new open chamber head was built. Then the engine size was increased from 451 to 504 cubic inches. To create the largest 6 cylinder engine Case had to offer during this time. Up to 254HP could be developed by adding a Turbo and aftercooler. This open chamber engine became the corner stone for Case engines for years to come. They was used all the way to the late 80's when Cummins engines replaced them. The first row crop Case tractor to use the big 504 was the 126 hp model 1270. In 1973 Case increased the power to 142 hp and introduced the big 1370.
In 1974 the color scheme changed to Power White and Power Red. As the United States was celebrating the bicentiennial. Case introduced the 1570. And the Sprit of 76 version. It has all the features of the 1370 but with a 180HP engine. The rear axle diameter is now 3 7/8inches instead of the 3 1/2inches. The rearend contains plantetaries so the rear tread could be adjustable. For 76 only the stars and stripes scheme was offered. In the Sprit of 76 option. It could be order this way from the factory and only for the 76 year model. Creating a very cool looking tractor. The PTO has 180.4HP, and 152.9HP on the drawbar. And weighs in a whopping 16,290lbs. The 6 cylinder 504 cubic inch engine is used and Turbocharged. The 1570 remained in the line until 1978 when replaced by the 2590.
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