White 4-270

The White 4-270 is a tractor produced by White. It is equipped with a 638 ci 10.5 L engine. The rated power output is 270 hp 201.3 kW. Transmission: 16 forward and 4 reverse. Operating weight: 29060 to 30215 pounds.

Overview

	1983 - 1988 Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
1983 - 1988
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Production
Manufacturer	White
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Original price was $88,750 in 1988

White 4-270 Engine
Caterpillar 10.5L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

White 4-270 Transmission
16-speed partial power shift
Transmission details ...

White 4-270 Power
Engine	270 hp 201.3 kW
Drawbar (tested)	207.98 hp 155.1 kW
PTO (tested)	239.25 hp 178.4 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Articulated power steering
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Cab standard with air-conditioning. Optional radio, 8-track, and cassette.

Capacity
Fuel	230 gal 870.6 L
Hydraulic system	23 gal 87.1 L

Hydraulics
Type	closed center
Capacity	23 gal 87.1 L
Pressure	2250 psi 155.1 bar
Valves	3 or 4
Total flow	27 gpm 102.2 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	IV OptOptional
Rear lift	12,500 lbs 5670 kg

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

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	129.5 inches 328 cm
Weight	29060 to 30215 pounds
Front tire	18.4-38
Rear tire	18.4-38
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	90
Batteries	3
Battery volts	12

References
4-225/4-270 Field Boss Tractors published in 1986, by White

Engine

Engine Detail — 638 ci / 10.5 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Caterpillar 3306 DITA
Configuration	turbocharged intercooled diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	638 ci 10.5 L
Bore/Stroke	4.75x6.00 inches 121 x 152 mm
Power	270 hp 201.3 kW
Air cleaner	dual paper elements
Pre-heating	ether
	coolant heat OptOptional
Compression	15.0:1
Rated RPM	2100
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	29 qts 27.4 L
Coolant capacity	48 qts 45.4 L

Transmission

Transmission — 16 forward and 4 reverse partial power shift

Type	partial power shift
Gears	16 forward and 4 reverse
Oil capacity	88 qts 83.3 L
Four power shift gears (A-D) in four ranges (1-4).
With 18.4-38 tires.

Dimensions

White 4-270 Tires
Ag front	18.4-38
Ag rear	18.4-38
Ag front	18.4-42
	20.8-38
	24.5-32
	30.5L-32
Ag rear	18.4-42
	20.8-38
	24.5-32
	30.5L-32

Dimensions
Wheelbase	129.5 inches 328 cm
Length	273 inches 693 cm
Width	116 inches*Width at axles. 294 cm
Height (cab)	127 inches 322 cm
Shipping weight	29,060 lbs 13181 kg
Operating weight	30,215 lbs 13705 kg
Ground clearance	16 inches (drawbar) 40 cm
	18 inches (center) 45 cm

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1559
Diesel 16-speed 4WD April 10 - 18, 1985 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1559 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	239.25 hp 178.4 kW
Fuel use	14.5 gal/hour 54.9 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	242.30 hp 180.7 kW
Fuel use	14.5 gal/hour 54.9 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	207.98 hp 155.1 kW
Fuel use	14.3 gal/hour 54.1 l/hour
Gear 9 used for power test.

Photos

White 4-270, left side.

White 4-270, left side.