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.

Engine Power
119.13 hp 88.8 kW
Fuel & Capacities
58 gal 219.5 L
Transmission
3x6 Over/Under
Operating Weight
14465 lbs 6561 kg

Overview

White Workhorse 125 tractor photo
1990 - 1992 Workhorse SeriesRow-Crop tractor Workhorse Series Row-Crop tractor
Production
Manufacturer
White
Row-Crop tractor
Original price was $55,000 in 1992
White 125 Engine
CDC-Cummins 5.9L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank
58 gal 219.5 L
Engine details ...
White 125 Transmission
18-speed partial power shift
Transmission details ...
White 125 Power
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
Differential lock
hydraulic rear
Power steering
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Cab standard with air-conditioning.
Hydraulics
Type
open center
Pressure
2250 psi 155.1 bar
Rear valves
2 or 3
Pump flow
22 gpm 83.3 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
III/II
Control
lower-link draft sensing
Rear lift
7223 lbs 3276 kg
8444 lbsOptOptional 3830 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO Type
540/1000
Dimensions & Tires
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
Ground
negative
References
Workhorse 125 references literature
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.
Workhorse 125 3x6 Over/Under partial power shift speeds

Dimensions

White 125 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
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
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 Workhorse 125

White Workhorse 125

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for White Workhorse 125 based on its 119.13 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & OperationRecommended SizeWorkload RatingEngineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage
4 to 5 Bottom (16-18")4 - 5 铧 (40-45 cm)Heavy DutyHeavy 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 DutyWide swath pasture and crop residue shredding.
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep
90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机Commercial / Field ScaleDeep 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 DutyAggressive 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 DutyHigh 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 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).

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 Workhorse 125 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for White Workhorse 125.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)119.1 hp
Kilowatts (kW)88.8 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)120.8 PS

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