White 4-225
The White 4-225 is a tractor produced by White. It is equipped with a 636 ci 10.4 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 225 hp / 167.8 kW. Transmission: 18 forward and 6 reverse. Operating weight: 22760 to 23700 pounds.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 225 hp / 167.8 kW
Fuel & Capacities
94 gal
355.8 L
Transmission
18 forward and 6 reverse
Operating Weight
23,700 lbs
10750 kg
Overview
 | 1983 - 1987
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | White |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |
Original price was $76,000 in 1987 | |
White 4-225 Engine | |
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Caterpillar 10.4L 8-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
White 4-225 Transmission | |
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18-speed partial powershift | |
Transmission details ...  |
White 4-225 Power | |
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Engine | 225 hp
167.8 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 168.78 hp
125.9 kW |
PTO (tested) | 195.65 hp
145.9 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Steering | hydrostatic power |
Hydraulic wet discs brakes | |
Cab standard with air-conditioning. Optional radio, 8-track, and cassette. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 94 gal
355.8 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 |
Total flow | 25 gpm
94.6 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 117.75 inches
299 cm |
Weight | 22760 to 23700 pounds |
Front tire | 18.4-38 |
Rear tire | 18.4-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 90 |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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4-225/4-270 Field Boss Tractors published in 1986, by White |
Engine
Engine Detail — 636 ci / 10.4 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Caterpillar 3208T |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 8-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 636 ci
10.4 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.50x5.00 inches
114 x 127 mm |
Power | 225 hp
167.8 kW |
Air cleaner | dual dry element with precleaner |
Pre-heating | ether (optional) |
coolant heat (optional) | |
Compression | 16.5:1 |
Rated RPM | 2600 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 20 qts
18.9 L |
Coolant capacity | 44 qts
41.6 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 18 forward and 6 reverse partial powershift
Type | partial powershift |
Gears | 18 forward and 6 reverse |
Oil capacity | 92 qts
87.1 L |
Six forward and two reverse gears with direct-, over-, and under-drive powershifts in each gear. | |
With 18.4-38 tires. | |
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Dimensions
White 4-225 Tires | |
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Ag front | 18.4-38 |
Ag rear | 18.4-38 |
Ag front | 18.4-42 |
20.8-38 | |
23.1-34 | |
24.5-32 | |
30.5L-32 | |
Ag rear | 18.4-42 |
20.8-38 | |
23.1-34 | |
24.5-32 | |
30.5L-32 | |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 117.75 inches
299 cm |
Length | 244 inches
619 cm |
Width | 116 inches (axle)
294 cm |
Height (cab) | 123 inches
312 cm |
Shipping weight | 22,760 lbs
10323 kg |
Operating weight | 23,700 lbs
10750 kg |
Ground clearance | 17 inches (drawbar)
43 cm |
18 inches (center)
45 cm | |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1558 | |
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Diesel 18-speed 4WD
April 9 - 15, 1985
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1558 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 195.65 hp
145.9 kW |
Fuel use | 12.5 gal/hour
47.3 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 168.78 hp
125.9 kW |
Fuel use | 12.4 gal/hour
46.9 l/hour |
Gear 11 used for power test. | |
Photos
White 4-225 tractor photo
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for White 4-225 based on its 225 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 8+ Bottom On-Land Hitch8+ 铧重型机外牵引犁 | Commercial / Field Scale | High horsepower articulated/4WD field plowing. |
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 | 24 to 36 ft Heavy Duty Field Disc7.3 - 11.0 m 超宽重型整地耙 | Commercial / Field Scale | Broad-acre grain tillage for high-drawbar tractors. |
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 4-225.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 8 hrs
Approximately 8 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (94 gal / 355.8 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~11.7 gal/hr (44.3 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
White 4-225 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for White 4-225.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)225 hp
Kilowatts (kW)167.8 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)228.1 PS
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