White 4-175 Field Boss

The White 4-175 Field Boss is a tractor produced by White. It is equipped with a 636 ci 10.4 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 175 hp / 130.5 kW. Transmission: 18 forward and 6 reverse. Operating weight: 20,420 lbs 9262 kg.

Engine Power

Diesel (listed): 175 hp / 130.5 kW

Fuel & Capacities

94 gal 355.8 L

Transmission

18 forward and 6 reverse

Operating Weight

20,420 lbs 9262 kg

Overview

	1979 - 1983 Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Production
Manufacturer	White
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Original price was $54,000 in 1983

White 4-175 Engine
Caterpillar 10.4L 8-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	94 gal 355.8 L
	172 gal*Total capacity with two optional 39 gallon fender tanks. 651.0 L
Engine details ...

White 4-175 Transmission
18-speed three-speed power shift
Transmission details ...

White 4-175 Power
Engine	175 hp 130.5 kW
Drawbar (tested)	127.15 hp 94.8 kW
PTO (tested)	151.69 hp 113.1 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Articulated power steering
Hydraulic dry disc brakes
Cab standard with air-conditioning.

Hydraulics
Type	closed center
Pressure	2250 psi 155.1 bar
Valves	2 pr 3
Pump flow	22 gpm 83.3 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	III/II
Control	lower-link draft sensing
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	6000 lbs 2721 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	1000 (1.375)

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	118.4 inches 300 cm
Weight	20,420 lbs 9262 kg
Front tire	18.4-34
Rear tire	18.4-34
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	80
Batteries	2
Battery CCA	625
Battery volts	12

References

4-175 Field Boss published by White
New 4-175 Field Boss published in 1979, by White

Engine

Engine Detail — 636 ci / 10.4 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Caterpillar 3208
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	8-cylinder, liquid-cooled V-8
Displacement	636 ci 10.4 L
Bore/Stroke	4.50x5.00 inches 114 x 127 mm
Power	175 hp 130.5 kW
Air cleaner	dual paper elements
Compression	16.5:1
Rated RPM	2600
Idle RPM	800-2820
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	13 qts 12.3 L
Coolant capacity	44 qts 41.6 L

Transmission

Transmission — 18 forward and 6 reverse three-speed power shift

Type	three-speed power shift
Gears	18 forward and 6 reverse
Clutch	356mm cerametallic
Six forward and two reverse gears with power shift between direct-, over-, and under-drive in each gear.

Dimensions

White 4-175 Tires
Ag front	18.4-34
Ag rear	18.4-34
Ag front	23.1-34
	16.9-38
	18.4-38
	20.8-38
Ag rear	23.1-34
	16.9-38
	18.4-38
	20.8-38

Dimensions
Wheelbase	118.4 inches 300 cm
Length	244 inches 619 cm
Height (cab)	120.6 inches 306 cm
Operating weight	20,420 lbs 9262 kg
Clearance (rear axle)	27.3 inches 69 cm
Clearance (drawbar)	17.4 inches 44 cm
Front axle	3.1875 inch diameter 80 mm
Rear axle	3.1875 inch diameter 80 mm
Front tread	60 to 108 inches 152 to 274 cm
Rear tread	60 to 108 inches 152 to 274 cm

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1375
Diesel 18-speed 4WD October 24 - November 6, 1980 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1375 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	151.69 hp 113.1 kW
Fuel use	9.9 gal/hour 37.5 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	151.29 hp 112.8 kW
Fuel use	9.8 gal/hour 37.1 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	127.15 hp 94.8 kW
Fuel use	9.8 gal/hour 37.1 l/hour
Gear 3-direct used for power test.

Photos

White 4-175 Field Boss tractor photo

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for White 4-175 Field Boss based on its 175 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 4-175 Field Boss.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 10.3 hrs

Approximately 10.3 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (94 gal / 355.8 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~9.1 gal/hr (34.4 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