White 140
The White 140 is a tractor produced by White. It is equipped with a 359 ci 5.9 L engine. The listed engine power is 138.53 hp 103.3 kW. Transmission: 3x6 Over/Under. Operating weight: 12500 to 14665 pounds.
Engine Power
138.53 hp
103.3 kW
Fuel & Capacities
64 gal
242.2 L
Transmission
3x6 Over/Under
Operating Weight
12500 to 14665 pounds
Overview
 | 1987 - 1989
100 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
100 Series
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | White |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Coldwater, Ohio, USA | |
Original price was $49,000 in 1989 | |
White 140 Engine | |
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CDC-Cummins 5.9L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
White 140 Transmission | |
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18-speed partial powershift | |
Transmission details ...  |
White 140 Power | |
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PTO (claimed) | 137 hp
102.2 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 122.85 hp
91.6 kW |
PTO (tested) | 138.53 hp
103.3 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | planetary |
Differential lock | hydraulic rear |
Power steering | |
Independent hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Cab standard with air-conditioning. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 64 gal
242.2 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 | 7410 lbs
3361 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 | 12500 to 14665 pounds |
Front tire | 11.00-16 |
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 140 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 | 16.5:1 |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 17.3 qts
16.4 L |
Coolant capacity | 26 qts
24.6 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 powershift for each gear. | |
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Dimensions
White 140 Tires | |
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Ag front | 11.00-16 |
Ag rear | 18.4R-38 |
Dimensions | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 111.5 inches
283 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 99 inches
251 cm |
Length | 175 inches
444 cm |
Width | 115 inches
292 cm |
2WD Height | 119 inches
302 cm |
4WD Height | 121 inches
307 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 96 inches
152 to 243 cm |
White 140 Weight | |
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2WD Shipping | 12500 lbs
5670 kg |
4WD Shipping | 13800 lbs
6259 kg |
Operating | 14665 lbs
6652 kg |
Ballasted | 15665 lbs
7105 kg |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1616 | |
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Diesel 18-speed 2WD
September 20 - October 3, 1988
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1616 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 138.53 hp
103.3 kW |
Fuel use | 8.0 gal/hour
30.3 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 140.30 hp
104.6 kW |
Fuel use | 8.0 gal/hour
30.3 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 122.85 hp
91.6 kW |
Fuel use | 8.0 gal/hour
30.3 l/hour |
Gear 4-direct used for power test. | |
Max pull | 15060 lbs
6831 kg |
Gear 2D used for pull test. | |
Photos
White 140
White 140 with disc.
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for White 140 based on its 138.53 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 | 15 to 22 ft Folding Disc4.5 - 6.7 m 折叠式圆盘耙 | Commercial / Field Scale | Wide commercial field leveling; requires hydraulic remotes. |
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 140.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 8.9 hrs
Approximately 8.9 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (64 gal / 242.3 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~7.2 gal/hr (27.3 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 140 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for White 140.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)138.5 hp
Kilowatts (kW)103.3 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)140.5 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
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103.3 kW
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