White 160
The White 160 is a tractor produced by White. It is equipped with a 504.5 ci 8.3 L engine. The listed engine power is 162.47 hp 121.2 kW. Transmission: 3x6 Over/Under. Operating weight: 13300 to 17290 pounds.
Engine Power
162.47 hp
121.2 kW
Fuel & Capacities
74 gal
280.1 L
Transmission
3x6 Over/Under
Operating Weight
13300 to 17290 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 $55,000 in 1989 | |
White 160 Engine | |
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CDC-Cummins 8.3L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
White 160 Transmission | |
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18-speed partial powershift | |
Transmission details ...  |
White 160 Power | |
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PTO (claimed) | 160 hp
119.3 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 140.37 hp
104.7 kW |
PTO (tested) | 162.47 hp
121.2 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 | 74 gal
280.1 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 | 7035 lbs
3191 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 112 inches
284 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 91 inches
231 cm |
Weight | 13300 to 17290 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 160 published in 1987 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 504.5 ci / 8.3 L Diesel
Manufacturer | CDC-Cummins |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline |
Displacement | 504.5 ci
8.3 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.49x5.32 inches
114 x 135 mm |
Fuel system | direct injection |
Air cleaner | dual paper elements |
Compression | 17.3:1 |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 23.5 qts
22.2 L |
Coolant capacity | 26.6 qts
25.2 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 3x6 Over/Under
Transmission | 3x6 Over/Under |
Type | partial powershift |
Gears | 18 forward and 6 reverse |
Clutch | 330.2 dry discs |
Six forward and two reverse gears with an over and under powershift for each gear. | |
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Dimensions
White 160 Tires | |
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Ag front | 11.00-16 |
Ag rear | 18.4R-38 |
Dimensions | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 112 inches
284 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 91 inches
231 cm |
Length | 180 inches
457 cm |
Width | 115 inches
292 cm |
2WD Height | 120 inches
304 cm |
4WD Height | 122 inches
309 cm |
Bar rear axle | 3.75 by 96 inches
95 by 2438 mm |
Bar rear axle | 3.75 by 115 inches
95 by 2921 mm |
2WD Front tread | 60 to 80 inches
152 to 203 cm |
Front tread | 63.1 to 80.8 inches
160 to 205 cm |
Rear tread | 60 to 106 inches
152 to 269 cm |
Rear tread | 65 to 126 inches
165 to 320 cm |
White 160 Weight | |
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2WD Shipping | 13300 lbs
6032 kg |
4WD Shipping | 14800 lbs
6713 kg |
Operating | 17290 lbs
7842 kg |
Ballasted | 18850 lbs
8550 kg |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1607 | |
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Diesel 18-speed 4WD
April 5 - 19, 1988
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1607 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 162.47 hp
121.2 kW |
Fuel use | 9.2 gal/hour
34.8 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 165.97 hp
123.8 kW |
Fuel use | 9.3 gal/hour
35.2 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 140.37 hp
104.7 kW |
Fuel use | 9.1 gal/hour
34.4 l/hour |
Gear 4-direct used for power test. | |
Max pull | 18055 lbs
8189 kg |
Gear 2D used for pull test. | |
Photos
White 160
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for White 160 based on its 162.47 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 5 to 7 Bottom (18")5 - 7 铧 (45 cm) | Commercial / Field Scale | Large acreage tillage; requires front ballast weights. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 15 to 20 ft Batwing4.6 - 6.1 m 宽幅折叠翼 | Commercial / Field Scale | Large commercial field and roadside mowing operations. |
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 | Large Square Baler (3x4 or 4x4)大方捆商用打捆机 (1.2x1.2 m) | Commercial / Field Scale | High-capacity commercial forage harvesting (1000 RPM PTO). |
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 160.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 8.8 hrs
Approximately 8.8 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (74 gal / 280.1 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~8.4 gal/hr (32 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 160 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for White 160.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)162.5 hp
Kilowatts (kW)121.2 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)164.7 PS
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