White 6215
The White 6215 is a tractor produced by White. It is equipped with a 505 ci 8.3 L engine. The listed engine power is 215.44 hp 160.7 kW. Transmission: 18 forward and 9 reverse. Operating weight: 17300 to 19310 pounds.
Engine Power
215.44 hp
160.7 kW
Fuel & Capacities
91 gal
344.4 L
Transmission
18 forward and 9 reverse
Operating Weight
17300 to 19310 pounds
Overview
 | 1994 - 1999
Workhorse 6100 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
Workhorse 6100 Series
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | White (a part of AGCO) |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Coldwater, Ohio, USA | |
Original price was $120,000 in 1999 | |
White 6215 Engine | |
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CDC-Cummins 8.3L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 91 gal
344.4 L |
Engine details ...  | |
White 6215 Transmission | |
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18-speed full power shift | |
Transmission details ...  |
White 6215 Power | |
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PTO (claimed) | 215 hp
160.3 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 185.60 hp
138.4 kW |
PTO (tested) | 247.81 hp
184.8 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Cab standard with air-conditioning. |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center |
Pressure | 2800 psi
193.1 bar |
Valves | 3 |
Pump flow | 26 gpm
98.4 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III/II |
Control | electronic lower-link draft sensing |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 14000 lbs
6350 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 113 inches
287 cm |
Weight | 17300 to 19310 pounds |
Front tire | 16.9R28 |
Rear tire | 20.8R38D |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Powershift Tractors published in 1996, by White |
Engine
Engine Detail — 505 ci / 8.3 L Diesel
Manufacturer | CDC-Cummins 6CTA8.3 |
Configuration | turbocharged intercooled diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 505 ci
8.3 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.49x5.32 inches
114 x 135 mm |
Fuel system | direct injection |
Air cleaner | dual paper elements |
Compression | 16.5:1 |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Starter volts | 12 |
White 6215 Engine | |
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Transmission
Transmission — 18 forward and 9 reverse full power shift
Manufacturer | Funk-Deere |
Type | full power shift |
Gears | 18 forward and 9 reverse |
Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
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Dimensions
White 6215 Tires | |
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Ag front | 16.9R28 |
Ag rear | 20.8R38D |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 113 inches
287 cm |
Length | 188.9 inches
479 cm |
Height | 119 inches
302 cm |
Bar rear axle | 115 inch length
2921 mm |
White 6215 Weight | |
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Shipping | 17300 lbs
7847 kg |
Operating | 19310 lbs
8759 kg |
Ballasted | 25538 lbs
11584 kg |
Tests
OCED Tractor Test 1719 | |
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Diesel 18-speed 4WD
October 25 - November 7, 1996
Link: OCED Tractor Test 1719 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 247.81 hp
184.8 kW |
Fuel use | 14.6 gal/hour
55.3 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 215.44 hp
160.7 kW |
Fuel use | 14.1 gal/hour
53.4 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 230.68 hp
172.0 kW |
Fuel use | 14.4 gal/hour
54.5 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 185.60 hp
138.4 kW |
Fuel use | 14.1 gal/hour
53.4 l/hour |
Gear 11 used for power test. | |
Photos
White 6215 tractor photo
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for White 6215 based on its 215.44 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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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 6215.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 8.1 hrs
Approximately 8.1 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (91 gal / 344.5 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~11.2 gal/hr (42.4 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
White 6215 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for White 6215.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)215.4 hp
Kilowatts (kW)160.7 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)218.4 PS
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