White Workhorse 170
The White Workhorse 170 is a tractor produced by White. It is equipped with a 504.5 ci 8.3 L engine. The rated power output is 162.47 hp 121.2 kW. Transmission: 3x6 Over/Under. Operating weight: 17,290 lbs 7842 kg.
Engine Power
162.47 hp
121.2 kW
Fuel & Capacities
74 gal
280.1 L
Transmission
3x6 Over/Under
Operating Weight
17,290 lbs
7842 kg
White Workhorse 170 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
![]() | 1990 - 1992
Workhorse SeriesRow-Crop tractor |
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1990 - 1992 | |
Workhorse Series | |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | White |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Original price was $66,000 in 1992 | |
White 170 Engine | |
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CDC-Cummins 8.3L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 74 gal
280.1 L |
Engine details ... | |
White 170 Transmission | |
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18-speed partial power shift | |
Transmission details ... |
White 170 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 | |
Differential lock | hydraulic rear |
Power steering | |
Independent hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Cab standard with air-conditioning. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center |
Pressure | 2500 psi
172.4 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 | 8500 lbs
3855 kg |
9900 lbsOptOptional
4490 kg | |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 112 inches
284 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 102 inches
259 cm |
Weight | 17,290 lbs
7842 kg |
Front tire | 11.00-16 |
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 — 504.5 ci / 8.3 L Diesel
Manufacturer | CDC-Cummins |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 504.5 ci
8.3 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.49x5.32 inches
114 x 135 mm |
Air cleaner | dual paper elements |
Compression | 17.3:1 |
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 170 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 | 102 inches
259 cm |
2WD Length | 180 inches
457 cm |
4WD Length | 173 inches
439 cm |
Operating weight | 17,290 lbs
7842 kg |
Ballasted weight | 18,850 lbs
8550 kg |
2WD Front tread | 60 to 80 inches
152 to 203 cm |
4WD Front tread | 63.1 to 80.8 inches
160 to 205 cm |
Rear tread | 60 to 96 inches
152 to 243 cm |
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. | |
Photos
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