White 120
The White 120 is a tractor produced by White. It is equipped with a 359 ci 5.9 L engine. The listed engine power is 119.13 hp 88.8 kW. Transmission: 3x6 Over/Under. Operating weight: 12250 to 14465 pounds.
Engine Power
119.13 hp
88.8 kW
Fuel & Capacities
68 gal
257.4 L
Transmission
3x6 Over/Under
Operating Weight
12250 to 14465 pounds
Overview
 | 1987 - 1989
100 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
100 Series
Row-Crop tractor |
|---|
Production | |
|---|---|
Manufacturer | White |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Coldwater, Ohio, USA | |
Original price was $45,000 in 1989 | |
White 120 Engine | |
|---|---|
CDC-Cummins 5.9L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
White 120 Transmission | |
|---|---|
18-speed partial powershift | |
Transmission details ...  |
White 120 Power | |
|---|---|
PTO (claimed) | 118 hp
88.0 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 103.03 hp
76.8 kW |
PTO (tested) | 119.13 hp
88.8 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
|---|---|
Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | planetary |
Differential lock | hydraulic rear |
Power steering | |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Cab standard with air-conditioning. | |
Capacity | |
|---|---|
Fuel | 68 gal
257.4 L |
Hydraulic system | 23 gal
87.1 L |
Hydraulics | |
|---|---|
Type | closed center pressure compensated |
Capacity | 23 gal
87.1 L |
Pressure | 2250 psi
155.1 bar |
Valves | 2 or 3 |
Pump flow | 22 gpm
83.3 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
|---|---|
Rear Type | III/II |
Control | position and draft control |
Rear lift | 7335 lbs
3327 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
|---|---|
Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
|---|---|
2WD Wheelbase | 111.5 inches
283 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 99 inches
251 cm |
Weight | 12250 to 14465 pounds |
Front tire | 10.00-16 |
Rear tire | 18.4R-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
|---|---|
Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 62 |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
|---|---|
 | |
White 120 published in 1987 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 359 ci / 5.9 L Diesel
Manufacturer | CDC-Cummins |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline |
Displacement | 359 ci
5.9 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.016x4.724 inches
102 x 120 mm |
Fuel system | direct injection |
Air cleaner | dual paper elements |
Compression | 18.5:1 |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 17.3 qts
16.4 L |
Coolant capacity | 21 qts
19.9 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 3x6 Over/Under
Transmission | 3x6 Over/Under |
Type | partial powershift |
Gears | 18 forward and 6 reverse |
Clutch | 355.6mm dry disc |
Six forward and two reverse gears with an over and under power shift for each gear. | |
 | |
Dimensions
White 120 Tires | |
|---|---|
Ag front | 10.00-16 |
Ag rear | 18.4R-38 |
Dimensions | |
|---|---|
2WD Wheelbase | 111.5 inches
283 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 99 inches
251 cm |
Length | 174 inches
441 cm |
Width | 115 inches
292 cm |
2WD Height | 117.2 inches
297 cm |
4WD Height | 118.7 inches
301 cm |
Bar rear axle | 3.375 by 96 inches
85 by 2438 mm |
Bar rear axle | 3.375 by 115 inches
85 by 2921 mm |
2WD Front tread | 60 to 84 inches
152 to 213 cm |
4WD Front tread | 59.7 to 87 inches
151 to 220 cm |
Rear tread | 60 to 106 inches
152 to 269 cm |
White 120 Weight | |
|---|---|
2WD Shipping | 12250 lbs
5556 kg |
4WD Shipping | 13350 lbs
6055 kg |
Operating | 14465 lbs
6561 kg |
Ballasted | 15315 lbs
6946 kg |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1615 | |
|---|---|
Diesel 18-speed 2WD
September 21 - October 4, 1988
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1615 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 119.13 hp
88.8 kW |
Fuel use | 7.1 gal/hour
26.9 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 121.94 hp
90.9 kW |
Fuel use | 7.2 gal/hour
27.3 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 103.03 hp
76.8 kW |
Fuel use | 7.0 gal/hour
26.5 l/hour |
Gear 4-direct used for power test. | |
Max pull | 14286 lbs
6480 kg |
Gear 1-Over used for pull test. | |
Photos
White 120 tractor photo
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for White 120 based on its 119.13 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 4 to 5 Bottom (16-18")4 - 5 铧 (40-45 cm) | Heavy Duty | Heavy primary tillage; semi-mounted hitch recommended. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 10 to 12 ft Flex-Wing3.0 - 3.6 m 折叠双翼 | Heavy Duty | Wide swath pasture and crop residue shredding. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机 | Commercial / Field Scale | Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 10 to 14 ft Tandem / Offset3.0 - 4.2 m 重型交错耙 | Heavy Duty | Aggressive residue cutting in corn/cotton stubble. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | 5x6 Round Baler or 3x3 Mid Square1.5x1.8 m 大圆捆或中型方捆机 | Heavy Duty | High density baling; requires minimum 85 PTO HP. |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for White 120.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 11 hrs
Approximately 11 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (68 gal / 257.4 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~6.2 gal/hr (23.4 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
White 120 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for White 120.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)119.1 hp
Kilowatts (kW)88.8 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)120.8 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
Compare White 120 against same-era industry alternatives in the same horsepower class.
Current Model
White
White 120
Engine Power:119.13 hp
88.8 kW
★ Baseline Reference
International HarvesterMarket Competitor
International Harvester 1046
Engine Power:108.5
Production Years:1971 - 1978
Related models
White 2-88
- Power:
- 96.4
- Production years:
- 1982 - 1987
White 100
- Power:
- 102.2
- Production years:
- 1987 - 1989
White 6710
- Power:
- 105.6
- Production years:
- 1998 - 2001
White 2-105
- Power:
- 116.7
- Production years:
- 1974 - 1982
White 6105
- Power:
- 117.8
- Production years:
- 1992 - 1997