White 185
The White 185 is a tractor produced by White. It is equipped with a 504.5 ci 8.3 L engine. The listed engine power is 187.55 hp 139.9 kW. Transmission: 3x6 Over/Under. Operating weight: 13600 to 17150 pounds.
Engine Power
187.55 hp
139.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
74 gal
280.1 L
Transmission
3x6 Over/Under
Operating Weight
13600 to 17150 pounds
Overview
 | 1986 - 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 $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 ...  | |
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 |
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 | 16.5:1 |
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 | 355.6mm dry discs |
Six forward and two reverse gears with an over and under powershift for each gear. | |
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Dimensions
White 185 Tires | |
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Ag front | 14L-16 |
Ag rear | 20.8R-38 |
Dimensions | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 112 inches
284 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 90 inches
228 cm |
Length | 168 inches
426 cm |
Width | 98 inches
248 cm |
115 inches (long axle)
292 cm | |
2WD Height | 120 inches
304 cm |
4WD Height | 122 inches
309 cm |
2WD Clearance (front axle) | 23 inches
58 cm |
4WD Clearance (front axle) | 17 inches
43 cm |
Clearance (rear axle) | 28.7 inches
72 cm |
Clearance (drawbar) | 16.7 inches
42 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 |
4WD Front tread | 61 to 87 inches
154 to 220 cm |
Rear tread | 65 to 106 inches
165 to 269 cm |
Rear tread | 65 to 126 inches
165 to 320 cm |
White 185 Weight | |
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2WD Shipping | 13600 lbs
6168 kg |
4WD Shipping | 15100 lbs
6849 kg |
4WD Operating | 17150 lbs
7779 kg |
Ballasted | 18770 lbs
8514 kg |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1608 | |
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Diesel 18-speed 4WD
April 5 - 18, 1988
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1608 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 187.55 hp
139.9 kW |
Fuel use | 10.9 gal/hour
41.3 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 192.38 hp
143.5 kW |
Fuel use | 11.1 gal/hour
42.0 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 163.56 hp
122.0 kW |
Fuel use | 10.8 gal/hour
40.9 l/hour |
Gear 4-direct used for power test. | |
Max pull | 18,318 lbs
8309 kg |
Gear 2-over used for pull test. | |
Photos
White 185 tractor photo
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for White 185 based on its 187.55 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 185.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 7.6 hrs
Approximately 7.6 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (74 gal / 280.1 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~9.8 gal/hr (36.9 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 185 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for White 185.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)187.6 hp
Kilowatts (kW)139.9 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)190.2 PS
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