White FR-12 Turf Boss
The White FR-12 Turf Boss is a tractor produced by White Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 655 cc 40 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (listed): 12.5 hp / 9.3 kW. Transmission: Eaton. Drive type: 3x2 2WD. Operating weight: 600 lbs 272 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (listed): 12.5 hp / 9.3 kW
Drive & Traction
3x2 2WD
Fuel & Capacities
5 gal
18.9 L
Transmission
Eaton
Operating Weight
600 lbs
272 kg
Overview
![]() | 1986 - 1993
FR SeriesFront-mount mower
FR Series
Front-mount mower |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | White (a part of MTD) |
Front-mount mower | |
White FR-12 Engine | |
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12.5HP Briggs & Stratton 655cc 2-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 5 gal
18.9 L |
Engine details ... | |
White FR-12 Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Drive | 3x2 2WD |
Final drives | roller chain |
Power steering | |
Disc brakes | |
Open operator station. | |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Front PTO | independent |
Clutch | electro-magnetic |
Front PTO Type | 3450 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 41 inches
104 cm |
Weight | 600 lbs
272 kg |
Front tire | 16x7.5-8 |
Rear tire | 15x6.0-6 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 15 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 32 |
References | |
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Groundskeeping Tractors - Front Runner Series published in 1989, by White | |
Groundskeeping Tractors published in 1990, by White |
Engine
Engine Detail — 655 cc / 40 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 2-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed-twin |
Displacement | 655 cc
40 ci |
Power | 12.5 hp
9.3 kW |
Air cleaner | dry |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission — Eaton
Transmission | Eaton |
Type | hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
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Dimensions
White FR-12 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 16x7.5-8 |
Lawn/turf rear | 15x6.0-6 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 41 inches
104 cm |
Length | 57 inches
144 cm |
Width | 43.5 inches
110 cm |
Height | 39 inches
99 cm |
Shipping weight | 600 lbs
272 kg |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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42" front-mount mower deck | |
52" front-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade |
Photos
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for White Lawn Tractors White FR-12 Turf Boss.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 7.7 hrs
Approximately 7.7 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (5 gal / 18.9 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~0.7 gal/hr (2.5 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 Lawn Tractors White FR-12 Turf Boss Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for White Lawn Tractors White FR-12 Turf Boss.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)12.5 hp
Kilowatts (kW)9.3 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)12.7 PS
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