Both utility · same Case IH lineup
Case IH Farmall 60A vs Case IH Farmall 70A
| Spec | Case IH Farmall 60A | Case IH Farmall 70A |
|---|---|---|
| Price | not published | not published |
| What that price is | no published price | no published price |
| Size class | Utility | Utility |
| Transmission | Shuttle | Shuttle |
| Engine hp | 60 hp | 70 hp |
| PTO hp | 51 hp | 59 hp |
| Loader lift | 2,205 lbsat max height | 2,734 lbsat max height |
| Three-point lift | 2,701 lbs24 in behind the lift points | 2,701 lbs24 in behind the lift points |
| Hydraulic flow | 11.9 GPM | 11.9 GPM |
| Drive | MFWD | MFWD |
| Engine | FPT | FPT |
| Weight | 5,060 lbs | 5,060 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 13 gal | 13 gal |
| 4WD | Yes | Yes |
| Front loader | Yes | Yes |
| Cab available | No | No |
| Hydrostatic | No | No |
| Power steering | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise control | No | No |
| Warranty | not published | not published |
A highlighted cell wins its row on the rule named above the table: more power, lift, capacity or flow, or a lower price. A lift row is left unwon whenever the two makers measured in different places, or where either of them did not say — a figure quoted at the pivot pin and one quoted 500 mm ahead of it describe the same loader and differ by roughly a third, so ranking them against each other would invent a result. Prices are typical list and move with dealer packages.
From owner discussion and long-term write-ups
What owners of each one say
Case IH Farmall 60A
What they like
- 51 PTO hp from 60 engine hp is the strongest ratio in the light utility A family and enough for a 7-foot cutter or a small round baler
- Internal EGR plus a DOC and maintenance-free particulate catalyst - no DPF regeneration to interrupt a hay day
- Same frame, wheelbase and hydraulics as the 50A, so the step up costs horsepower money rather than a different chassis
- 540E economy PTO lets light jobs run at 2,016 engine rpm instead of 2,575, which is noticeably quieter as well as cheaper
- Dual gear pumps keep steering flow separate from the 11.9 gpm implement circuit
What they complain about
- No published price anywhere - Case IH quotes through dealers and the public listings all include a loader
- The 13-gallon tank is small for a 60 hp tractor doing field work; the heavier 65A carries 21.7 gallons
- 2WD is standard and MFD is an option, so the four-wheel-drive build costs extra
- 8F x 8R mechanical shuttle only on this model - the 12x12 power shuttle that makes loader work clutchless is reserved for the 55A/65A/75A chassis
- 75-amp alternator is modest if you plan to run a cab enclosure, lights and a beacon
Case IH Farmall 70A
What they like
- 59 PTO hp runs equipment you would otherwise shop a 5075E or Workmaster 75 for, on a lighter and tighter-turning frame
- The L555 loader is rated 2,734 lb to maximum height, a real step over the 2,205 lb L545 the smaller siblings pair with
- No DPF: internal EGR, a DOC and a maintenance-free particulate catalyst handle Tier 4 B/Final
- MFD turning radius of 190.9 in on a 97.6 in wheelbase is tight for a tractor with this much PTO power
- Shares its whole parts list with the 50A and 60A, which keeps a dealer's shelf - and your downtime - short
What they complain about
- Nothing about the price is public; Case IH sells the A series on quotation and every listing that shows a number has a loader on it
- The 2,701 lb hitch is the same as the 53 hp 50A, so the extra 17 horsepower buys nothing at the back end
- 13 gallons of fuel behind 70 hp is a short working day - expect to refuel mid-afternoon in hay
- Only the 8F x 8R mechanical shuttle; no power shuttle option on this chassis
- 2WD is the standard axle, and Case IH's own page quotes 59 PTO hp where the brochure says 61