White 120
The White 120 is a tractor produced by White. It is equipped with a 359 ci 5.9 L engine. The rated power output 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
White 120 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
![]() | 1987 - 1989
100 SeriesRow-Crop tractor |
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1987 - 1989 | |
100 Series | |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | White |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Coldwater, Ohio, USA | |
Original price was $45,000 in 1989 | |
White 120 Engine | |
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CDC-Cummins 5.9L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
White 120 Transmission | |
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18-speed partial powershift | |
Transmission details ... |
White 120 Power | |
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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 | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | planetary |
Differential lock | hydraulic rear |
Power steering | |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Cab standard with air-conditioning. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 68 gal
257.4 L |
Hydraulic system | 23 gal
87.1 L |
Hydraulics | |
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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 | |
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Rear Type | III/II |
Control | position and draft control |
Rear lift | 7335 lbs
3327 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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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 | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 62 |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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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. | |
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Dimensions
White 120 Tires | |
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Ag front | 10.00-16 |
Ag rear | 18.4R-38 |
Dimensions | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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
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