White 2-70
The White 2-70 is a tractor produced by White. It is equipped with a 265 ci 4.3 L engine. The listed engine power is 70.71 hp 52.7 kW. Transmission: Hydraul-Shift. Operating weight: 7500 to 8630 pounds.
Engine Power
70.71 hp
52.7 kW
Fuel & Capacities
27.5 gal
104.1 L
Transmission
Hydraul-Shift
Operating Weight
7500 to 8630 pounds
Overview
 | 1976 - 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 $22,500 in 1982 | |
White 2-70 Power | |
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PTO (claimed) | 70 hp
52.2 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 57.29 hp
42.7 kW |
PTO (tested) | 70.71 hp
52.7 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Independent dry disc brakes | |
ROPS with optional canopy |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 27.5 gal
104.1 L |
Hydraulic system | 5 gal
18.9 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 5 gal
18.9 L |
Pressure | 2050 psi
141.3 bar |
Rear valves | 2 |
Pump flow | 14.6 gpm
55.3 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
540/1000 OptOptional | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 105.5 inches
267 cm |
Weight | 7500 to 8630 pounds |
Front tire | 7.50-16 |
Rear tire | 16.9-38 |
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 | |
2-70 Field Boss published in 1976, 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 options | |
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White 4.6L 6-cyl diesel | |
White 4.3L 6-cyl gasoline |
Engine Detail — 283 ci / 4.6 L Diesel
Manufacturer | White |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 283 ci
4.6 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.875x4.00 inches
98 x 102 mm |
Air cleaner | dry |
Compression | 16:1 |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Idle RPM | 800-2420 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 9.25 qts
8.8 L |
Coolant capacity | 24 qts
22.7 L |
Engine Detail — 265 ci / 4.3 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | White |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 265 ci
4.3 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.75x4.00 inches
95 x 102 mm |
Air cleaner | dry |
Compression | 8.5:1 |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Idle RPM | 800-2420 |
Oil capacity | 9.25 qts
8.8 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 | 304.8mm cerametallic disc |
Transmission — Hydraul-Shift
Transmission | Hydraul-Shift |
Type | three-speed power shift |
Gears | 18 forward and 6 reverse |
Clutch | 304.8mm cerametallic disc |
Six forward and two reverse gears with an over and under power shift for each gear. | |
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Dimensions
White 2-70 Tires | |
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Ag front | 7.50-16 |
Ag rear | 16.9-38 |
Ag rear | 18.4-30 |
16.9-34 | |
18.4-34 | |
15.5-38 | |
9.5-42 | |
12.4-42 | |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 105.5 inches
267 cm |
Length | 160.8 inches
408 cm |
Width | 81.5 inches
207 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 80 inches
203 cm |
Clearance (front axle) | 25.4 inches
64 cm |
Clearance (rear axle) | 27.3 inches
69 cm |
Clearance (drawbar) | 15.4 inches
39 cm |
Rear tread | 56.5 to 89.5 inches
143 to 227 cm |
White 2-70 Weight | |
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Shipping | 7500 lbs
3402 kg |
Operating | 8630 lbs
3914 kg |
Ballasted | 9630 lbs
4368 kg |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1212 | |
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Diesel 18-speed 2WD
May 18 - 28, 1976
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1212 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 70.71 hp
52.7 kW |
Fuel use | 6.1 gal/hour
23.1 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 57.29 hp
42.7 kW |
Fuel use | 4.8 gal/hour
18.2 l/hour |
Gear 4-under used for power test. | |
Max pull | 7550 lbs
3424 kg |
Gear 1D used for pull test. | |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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White 1610 loader | |
White 1730 QA loader |
Photos
White 2-70
White 2-70
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for White 2-70 based on its 70.71 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 3 to 4 Bottom (16")3 - 4 铧 (40 cm) | Heavy Duty | Suitable for medium loam and stubble turnover. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 7 to 8 ft (84-96 in)2.1 - 2.4 m | Heavy Duty | Heavy-duty twin spindle cutter for overgrown acreage. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 78 to 84 in200 - 215 cm | Heavy Duty | Heavy commercial tiller with multi-speed gearbox. |
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 | 4x4 to 4x5 Round Baler1.2x1.5 m 紧凑圆捆机 | Heavy Duty | Silage and dry hay; 540 RPM PTO with slip-clutch. |
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 2-70.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 7.5 hrs
Approximately 7.5 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (27.5 gal / 104.1 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~3.7 gal/hr (13.9 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 2-70 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for White 2-70.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)70.7 hp
Kilowatts (kW)52.7 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)71.7 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
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