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 listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 270 hp / 201.3 kW. Transmission: 16 forward and 4 reverse. Operating weight: 29060 to 30215 pounds.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 270 hp / 201.3 kW
Fuel & Capacities
230 gal
870.6 L
Transmission
16 forward and 4 reverse
Operating Weight
30,215 lbs
13705 kg
Overview
 | 1983 - 1988
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | White |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |
Original price was $88,750 in 1988 | |
White 4-270 Engine | |
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Caterpillar 10.5L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
White 4-270 Transmission | |
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16-speed partial power shift | |
Transmission details ...  |
White 4-270 Power | |
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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 | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Articulated power steering | |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Cab standard with air-conditioning. Optional radio, 8-track, and cassette. |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 230 gal
870.6 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 | 3 or 4 |
Total flow | 27 gpm
102.2 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | IV OptOptional |
Rear lift | 12,500 lbs
5670 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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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 | |
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Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 90 |
Batteries | 3 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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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. | |
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Dimensions
White 4-270 Tires | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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.
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for White 4-270 based on its 270 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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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 4-270.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 16.4 hrs
Approximately 16.4 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (230 gal / 870.6 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~14 gal/hr (53.1 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 4-270 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for White 4-270.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)270 hp
Kilowatts (kW)201.3 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)273.7 PS
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