White 2-55
The White 2-55 is a tractor produced by White. It is equipped with a 199.4 ci 3.3 L engine. The listed engine power is 53.32 hp 39.8 kW. Transmission: 16 forward and 4 reverse. Drive type: 4x2 2WD. Operating weight: 5072 to 6195 pounds.
Engine Power
53.32 hp
39.8 kW
Drive & Traction
4x2 2WD
Fuel & Capacities
15.9 gal
60.2 L
Transmission
16 forward and 4 reverse
Operating Weight
5072 to 6195 pounds
Overview
 | 1982 - 1987
Field Boss SeriesUtility tractorIseki built
Field Boss Series
Utility tractor
Iseki built |
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Production | |
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Distributor | White |
Manufacturer | Iseki |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Japan | |
Variants | |
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Iseki T6000 | similar tractor |
White 2-55 Engine | |
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Isuzu 3.3L 4-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
White 2-55 Transmission | |
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16-speed synchromesh | |
Transmission details ...  |
White 2-55 Power | |
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PTO (claimed) | 53.32 hp
39.8 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 47.40 hp
35.3 kW |
PTO (tested) | 53.32 hp
39.8 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Drive | 4x2 2WD |
4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional) | |
Differential lock | foot-activated standard |
Steering | power |
Wet disc brakes | |
Two-post ROPS. Optional canopy. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 15.9 gal
60.2 L |
Hydraulic system | 8.8 gal
33.3 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 8.8 gal
33.3 L |
Pressure | 2415 psi
166.5 bar |
Valves | 1 to 3 |
Total flow | 11.9 gpm
45.0 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II/I |
Rear lift | 3,641 lbs
1651 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540/ground |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 80.3 inches
203 cm |
Weight | 5072 to 6195 pounds |
Front tire | 6.50-16 |
Rear tire | 14.9-28 (2WD) |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 35 |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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1100 Series Front End Loaders published in 1987, by White | |
2-55/2-65/2-75 Field Boss Tractors published in 1986, by White |
Engine
Engine Detail — 199.4 ci / 3.3 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Isuzu |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 199.4 ci
3.3 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.016x3.937 inches
102 x 100 mm |
Air cleaner | dry with pre-cleaner |
Pre-heating | glow plugs |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Idle RPM | 675-2420 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 10.5 qts
9.9 L |
Coolant capacity | 14.9 qts
14.1 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 16 forward and 4 reverse synchromesh
Type | synchromesh |
Gears | 16 forward and 4 reverse |
Oil capacity | 35.3 qts
33.4 L |
Three gears, plus reverse, with high-low creeper and high-low auxiliary ranges. | |
With 14.9-28 rear tires. Speeds expressed as gear-creeper-auxiliary. | |
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Dimensions
White 2-55 Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 6.50-16. Rear: 14.9-28 (2WD) |
Front: 9.50-24. Rear: 16.9-30 (4WD) | |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 80.3 inches
203 cm |
Length | 137.4 inches
348 cm |
Width | 71.6 inches
181 cm |
Height (exhaust) | 94 inches
238 cm |
Clearance (front axle) | 16.9 inches
42 cm |
White 2-55 Weight | |
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Shipping | 5,072 lbs (2WD)
2300 kg |
Operating | 6,195 lbs (4WD)
2810 kg |
Ballasted | 7,055 lbs
3200 kg |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1466 | |
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Diesel 16-speed 4WD
March 17 - April 21, 1983
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1466 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 53.32 hp
39.8 kW |
Fuel use | 3.6 gal/hour
13.6 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 45.74 hp
34.1 kW |
Fuel use | 3.1 gal/hour
11.7 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 47.40 hp
35.3 kW |
Fuel use | 3.6 gal/hour
13.6 l/hour |
Gear 1HH used for power test. | |
Max pull | 4,521 lbs
2050 kg |
Gear 2HL used for pull test. | |
Photos
White 2-55 tractor photo
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for White 2-55 based on its 53.32 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 2 to 3 Bottom (14-16")2 - 3 铧 (35-40 cm) | Medium Duty | Standard utility farm tillage. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 6 ft (72 in)1.8 m | Medium Duty | Medium pasture clearing; rear slip-clutch recommended. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 66 to 72 in165 - 180 cm | Medium Duty | Standard utility tiller; slip clutch protection required. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 7 to 8 ft Tandem Disc2.1 - 2.4 m 对开双排耙 | Medium Duty | Field leveling and clod breaking behind plows. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | Small Square Baler (14x18")小方捆打捆机 (36x46 cm) | Medium Duty | Classic 2-string baler for horse and small livestock hay. |
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 2-55.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 5.7 hrs
Approximately 5.7 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (15.9 gal / 60.2 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~2.8 gal/hr (10.5 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 2-55 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for White 2-55.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)53.3 hp
Kilowatts (kW)39.8 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)54.1 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
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