White 2-155
The White 2-155 is a tractor produced by White. It is equipped with a 478 ci 7.8 L engine. The listed engine power is 157.73 hp 117.6 kW. Transmission: Hydraul-Shift. Operating weight: 14300 to 16650 pounds.
Engine Power
157.73 hp
117.6 kW
Fuel & Capacities
74 gal
280.1 L
Transmission
Hydraul-Shift
Operating Weight
14300 to 16650 pounds
Overview
 | 1976 - 1987
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 $50,000 in 1982 | |
White 2-155 Engine | |
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White-Hercules 7.8L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
White 2-155 Transmission | |
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18-speed partial powershift | |
Transmission details ...  |
White 2-155 Power | |
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PTO (claimed) | 155 hp
115.6 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 131.33 hp
97.9 kW |
PTO (tested) | 157.73 hp
117.6 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | inboard planetary |
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 |
Capacity | 23 gal
87.1 L |
Pressure | 2250 psi
155.1 bar |
Valves | 2 or 3 |
Total flow | 21 gpm
79.5 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III/II |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 6,400 lbs
2903 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 113 inches
287 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 90 inches
228 cm |
Weight | 14300 to 16650 pounds |
Front tire | 11.00-16 |
2WD Rear tire | 18.4-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 55 |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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 | |
New White Tractor Loaders published in 1978 | |
Loaders published in 1979, by White | |
1977 Farm Equipment Line published by White | |
1978 Farm Equipment Line published by White | |
1979 Farm Equipment Line published by White | |
Field Boss Tractors published in 1983, by White |
Engine
Engine Detail — 478 ci / 7.8 L Diesel
Manufacturer | White-Hercules |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 478 ci
7.8 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.56x4.875 inches
116 x 124 mm |
Air cleaner | dual paper elements |
Compression | 17.0:1 |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Idle RPM | 800-2420 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 29.5 qts
27.9 L |
Transmission
Transmission — Hydraul-Shift
Transmission | Hydraul-Shift |
Type | partial powershift |
Gears | 18 forward and 6 reverse |
Six forward and two reverse gears with under-, over- and direct-drive power shift. | |
With 18.4-38 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
White 2-155 Tires | |
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2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 11.00-16. Rear: 18.4-38 |
4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 14.9-28. Rear: 18.4-38 |
Dimensions | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 113 inches
287 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 90 inches
228 cm |
Length | 168 inches
426 cm |
Width | 96 inches
243 cm |
115 inches (long axle)
292 cm | |
Height (cab) | 120 inches
304 cm |
2WD Clearance (front axle) | 22 inches
55 cm |
4WD Clearance (front axle) | 16 inches
40 cm |
Clearance (rear axle) | 27 inches
68 cm |
Clearance (drawbar) | 15 inches
38 cm |
White 2-155 Weight | |
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2WD Shipping | 14300 lbs
6486 kg |
4WD Shipping | 15200 lbs
6894 kg |
Operating | 16650 lbs
7552 kg |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1276 | |
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Diesel 18-speed 2WD
May 12 - 19, 1978
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1276 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 157.73 hp
117.6 kW |
Fuel use | 10.4 gal/hour
39.4 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 162.37 hp
121.1 kW |
Fuel use | 10.6 gal/hour
40.1 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 131.33 hp
97.9 kW |
Fuel use | 10.3 gal/hour
39.0 l/hour |
Gear 3-over used for power test. | |
Photos
Two-wheel drive White 2-155.
Two-wheel drive White 2-155.
Two-wheel drive White 2-155.
Two-wheel drive White 2-155.
Four-wheel drive White 2-155, left side.
Four-wheel drive White 2-155, right side.
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for White 2-155 based on its 157.73 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
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 2-155.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 9 hrs
Approximately 9 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (74 gal / 280.1 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~8.2 gal/hr (31 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 2-155 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for White 2-155.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)157.7 hp
Kilowatts (kW)117.6 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)159.9 PS
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