White 4-180 Field Boss

The White 4-180 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): 210 hp / 156.6 kW. Transmission: 12 forward and 4 reverse. Operating weight: 20600 lbs 9344 kg.

Engine Power

Diesel (listed): 210 hp / 156.6 kW

Fuel & Capacities

94 gal 355.8 L

Transmission

12 forward and 4 reverse

Operating Weight

20600 lbs 9344 kg

Overview

	1975 - 1978 Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Production
Manufacturer	White
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Original price was $44,500 in 1978

White 4-180 Engine
Caterpillar 10.4L 8-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

White 4-180 Transmission
12-speed gear
Transmission details ...

White 4-180 Power
Engine	210 hp 156.6 kW
PTO (claimed)	180 hp 134.2 kW
Drawbar (tested)	150.52 hp 112.2 kW
PTO (tested)	181.07 hp 135.0 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Final drives	planetary
Articulated power steering
Dry disc brakes
Cab standard with heat and air-conditioning

Capacity
Fuel	94 gal 355.8 L
Hydraulic system	9 gal 34.1 L

Hydraulics
Type	closed center
Capacity	9 gal 34.1 L
Pressure	2200 psi 151.7 bar
Valves	2
Pump flow	20 gpm 75.7 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	III
Control	position control
Rear lift	6000 lbs 2721 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	1000 (1.75)
Engine RPM	1000@2739

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	115.6 inches 293 cm
Weight	20600 lbs 9344 kg
Front tire	18.4-38
Rear tire	18.4-38
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	55
Batteries	2
Battery CCA	625
Battery volts	12

References

4-180/Field Boss published in 1974, 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

Engine

Engine Detail — 636 ci / 10.4 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Caterpillar
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	210 hp 156.6 kW
Fuel system	direct injection
Air cleaner	dry
Compression	16.5:1
Rated RPM	2800
Idle RPM	800-2970
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12

Transmission

Transmission — 12 forward and 4 reverse gear

Type	gear
Gears	12 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch	330.2mm cerametallic discs
Oil capacity	51 qts 48.3 L
With 18.4-38 tires.

Dimensions

White 4-180 Tires
Ag front	18.4-38
Ag rear	18.4-38
Ag front	23.1-34
Ag rear	23.1-34

Dimensions
Wheelbase	115.6 inches 293 cm
Length	238 inches 604 cm
Width	96 inches*Minimum width. 243 cm
Height (cab)	118 inches 299 cm
Operating weight	20600 lbs 9344 kg
Clearance (drawbar)	21 inches 53 cm
Front tread	69/77/81/85/93 inches 175/195/205/215/236 cm (single)
Front tread	69/113.5 inches 175/288 cm (duals)
Rear tread	69/77/81/85/93 inches 175/195/205/215/236 cm (single)
Rear tread	69/113.5 inches 175/288 cm (duals)

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1184
Diesel 12-speed 4WD August 20 - 29, 1975 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1184 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	181.07 hp 135.0 kW
Fuel use	13.0 gal/hour 49.2 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	182.30 hp 135.9 kW
Fuel use	12.8 gal/hour 48.4 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	150.52 hp 112.2 kW
Fuel use	12.8 gal/hour 48.4 l/hour
Gear 3H used for power test.
Max pull	20469 lbs 9284 kg
Gear 1H used for pull test.

Photos

White 4-180 Field Boss

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for White 4-180 Field Boss based on its 210 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 4-180 Field Boss.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 8.6 hrs

Approximately 8.6 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (94 gal / 355.8 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~10.9 gal/hr (41.3 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