White 2-105
The White 2-105 is a tractor produced by White. It is equipped with a 354 ci 5.8 L engine. The listed engine power is 105.61 hp 78.8 kW. Transmission: Hydraul-Shift. Operating weight: 11350 to 11810 pounds.
Engine Power
105.61 hp
78.8 kW
Fuel & Capacities
32.3 gal
122.3 L
Transmission
Hydraul-Shift
Operating Weight
11810 lbs
5357 kg
Overview
![]() | 1974 - 1982
Field Boss SeriesRow-Crop tractor
Field Boss Series
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | White |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Original price was $37,000 in 1982 | |
White 2-105 Engine | |
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Perkins 5.8L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 32.3 gal
122.3 L |
20 gal*Optional tank.
75.7 L | |
78 gal*Optional fender tanks capacity.
295.2 L | |
Engine details ... | |
White 2-105 Power | |
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PTO (claimed) | 105 hp
78.3 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 84.96 hp
63.4 kW |
PTO (tested) | 105.61 hp
78.8 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Independent hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Open operator station. Two-post fixed ROPS available. Cab available with air-conditioning. |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center |
Pressure | 2200 psi
151.7 bar |
Valves | 2 |
Pump flow | 20 gpm
75.7 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
III OptOptional | |
Control | draft sensing |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 4000 lbs
1814 kg |
6000 lbsOptOptional
2721 kg | |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Engine RPM | 542@2200 |
1007@2200 | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 103 inches
261 cm |
Weight | 11350 to 11810 pounds |
Front tire | 11L-15 |
Rear tire | 18.4-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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New White Tractor Loaders published in 1978 | |
Loaders published in 1979, by White | |
2-105/2-85 Field Bosses published by White | |
1975 Farm Equipment Line published by White | |
1976 Farm Equipment Line published by White | |
1977 Farm Equipment Line published by White | |
1978 Farm Equipment Line published by White | |
1979 Farm Equipment Line published by White |
Engine
Engine Detail — 354 ci / 5.8 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Perkins |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 354 ci
5.8 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.875x5.00 inches
98 x 127 mm |
Fuel system | direct injection |
Air cleaner | dual dry elements |
Compression | 16:1 |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Idle RPM | 600-2380 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 16 qts
15.1 L |
Coolant capacity | 24 qts
22.7 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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6-speed unsynchronized gear | |
18-speed three-speed power shift |
Transmission — 6 forward and 2 reverse unsynchronized gear
Type | unsynchronized gear |
Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
Clutch | 330.2mm cerametallic disc |
Oil capacity | 43 qts
40.7 L |
Transmission — Hydraul-Shift
Transmission | Hydraul-Shift |
Type | three-speed power shift |
Gears | 18 forward and 6 reverse |
Six forward and two reverse gears with an over and under power shift for each gear. | |
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Dimensions
White 2-105 Tires | |
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Ag front | 11L-15 |
Ag rear | 18.4-38 |
Ag rear | 23.1-30 |
16.9-34 | |
18.4-34 | |
23.1-34 | |
14.9-38 | |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 103 inches
261 cm |
Length | 178.1 inches
452 cm |
Width | 80.6 inches
204 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 85.5 inches
217 cm |
Shipping weight | 11350 lbs
5148 kg |
Operating weight | 11810 lbs
5357 kg |
Clearance (front axle) | 25.6 inches
65 cm |
Clearance (rear axle) | 25.4 inches
64 cm |
Clearance (drawbar) | 13.5 inches
34 cm |
Rear axle | 3.1875 inch diameter
80 mm |
Front tread | 61.5 to 87.5 inches
156 to 222 cm |
Rear tread | 61.5 to 111.5 inches
156 to 283 cm |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1181 | |
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Diesel 18-speed 2WD
June 16 - 23, 1975
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1181 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 105.61 hp
78.8 kW |
Fuel use | 6.7 gal/hour
25.4 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 84.96 hp
63.4 kW |
Fuel use | 6.6 gal/hour
25.0 l/hour |
Gear 4-under used for power test. | |
Max pull | 9,212 lbs
4178 kg |
Gear 2-direct used for pull test. | |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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White 1730 QA loader | |
White 1840 QA loader |
Photos
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for White 2-105 based on its 105.61 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 | 10 to 14 ft Tandem / Offset3.0 - 4.2 m 重型交错耙 | Heavy Duty | Aggressive residue cutting in corn/cotton stubble. |
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 2-105.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 5.9 hrs
Approximately 5.9 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (32.3 gal / 122.3 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~5.5 gal/hr (20.8 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 2-105 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for White 2-105.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)105.6 hp
Kilowatts (kW)78.8 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)107.1 PS
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