white 185
![]() | 1986 - 1989
100 SeriesRow-Crop tractor | 1986 - 1989 | 100 Series | Row-Crop tractor |
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1986 - 1989 | ||||
100 Series | ||||
Row-Crop tractor | ||||
1986 - 1989 | |
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100 Series | |
Row-Crop tractor |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | White |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Coldwater, Ohio, USA | |
Original price was $61,000 in 1989 | |
White 185 Engine | |
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CDC-Cummins 8.3L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
White 185 Transmission | |
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18-speed partial powershift | |
Transmission details ... |
White 185 Power | |
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PTO (claimed) | 185 hp
138.0 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 163.56 hp
122.0 kW |
PTO (tested) | 187.55 hp
139.9 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. Optional radio, cassette, and 8-track. | |
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 | 90 inches
228 cm |
Weight | 13600 to 17150 pounds |
Front tire | 14L-16 |
Rear tire | 20.8R-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
185 Serial Numbers | |
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Location: | Left side of frame, near step |
1986 | 400659 (Field Boss 185) |
1987 | 400887 (Field Boss 185) |
1987 | 400881 (185) |
1988 | 401579 (185) |
1989 | 402761 (185) |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 62 |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Field Boss 185 published in 1987, by White | |
White 185 published in 1987 |
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