White Workhorse 125
The White Workhorse 125 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: 14465 lbs 6561 kg.
Overview
![]() | 1990 - 1992
Workhorse SeriesRow-Crop tractor
Workhorse Series
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | White |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Original price was $55,000 in 1992 | |
White 125 Engine | |
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CDC-Cummins 5.9L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 58 gal
219.5 L |
Engine details ... | |
White 125 Transmission | |
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18-speed partial power shift | |
Transmission details ... |
White 125 Power | |
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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 | |
Differential lock | hydraulic rear |
Power steering | |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Cab standard with air-conditioning. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Pressure | 2250 psi
155.1 bar |
Rear valves | 2 or 3 |
Pump flow | 22 gpm
83.3 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III/II |
Control | lower-link draft sensing |
Rear lift | 7223 lbs
3276 kg |
8444 lbsOptOptional
3830 kg | |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
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 | 14465 lbs
6561 kg |
Front tire | 10.00-16 |
Rear tire | 18.4R-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
References | |
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Workhorse Tractors published in 1990, by White |
Engine
Engine Detail — 359 ci / 5.9 L Diesel
Manufacturer | CDC-Cummins |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 359 ci
5.9 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.016x4.724 inches
102 x 120 mm |
Air cleaner | dual paper elements |
Compression | 18.5:1 |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission — 3x6 Over/Under
Transmission | 3x6 Over/Under |
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 18 forward and 6 reverse |
Six forward and two reverse gears with an over and under powershift for each gear. | |
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Dimensions
White 125 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 |
Operating weight | 14465 lbs
6561 kg |
Ballasted weight | 15315 lbs
6946 kg |
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 |
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. | |
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Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for White Workhorse 125 based on its 119.13 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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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. |
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for White Workhorse 125.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 9.4 hrs
Approximately 9.4 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (58 gal / 219.6 L).
Engine Crankcase Oil
Transmission & Hydraulic System
Engine Cooling System
White Workhorse 125 Specification Unit Converter
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