White L-12
The White L-12 is a tractor produced by White Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 465 cc 28.4 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 12 hp / 8.9 kW. Transmission: CruiseMatic. Operating weight: 428 lbs 194 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 12 hp / 8.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
1 gal
3.8 L
Transmission
CruiseMatic
Operating Weight
428 lbs
194 kg
Overview
![]() | 1992 - 1996
Lawn tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | White (a part of MTD) |
Lawn tractor | |
White L-12 Engine | |
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12HP Briggs & Stratton 465cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 1 gal
3.8 L |
Engine details ... | |
White L-12 Transmission | |
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7-speed CVT | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Disc brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Mid PTO | independent |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 44.5 inches
113 cm |
Weight | 428 lbs
194 kg |
Front tire | 15x6 |
Rear tire | 18x9.5 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Lawn & Garden Tractors published in 1991, by White | |
Tractors - Lawn Mower - Tillers - Chipper/Shredders - Edgers - Multi-Vacs published in 1994, by White | |
Riding Mowers - Lawn Tractors - Garden Tractors - FR Series published in 1994, by White | |
Outdoor Power published in 1995, by White | |
Lawn Tractors - Garden Tractors - FR Series published in 1996, by White |
Engine
Engine Detail — 465 cc / 28.4 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton 281707 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft |
Displacement | 465 cc
28.4 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.4375x3.0625 inches
87 x 78 mm |
Power (gross) | 12 hp
8.9 kW |
Rated RPM | 3600 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 1.5 qts
1.4 L |
Transmission
Transmission — CruiseMatic
Transmission | CruiseMatic |
Type | belt-driven CVT |
Gears | 7 forward and reverse |
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Dimensions
White L-12 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 15x6 |
Lawn/turf rear | 18x9.5 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 44.5 inches
113 cm |
Length | 63 inches
160 cm |
Height | 39 inches
99 cm |
Shipping weight | 428 lbs
194 kg |
Attachments
38" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount White |
2-blade | |
Cutting width | 38 inches
96 cm |
Cut height | 1 to 4.5 inch
2 to 11 cm |
Photos
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for White Lawn Tractors White L-12.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 1.6 hrs
Approximately 1.6 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (1 gal / 3.8 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~0.6 gal/hr (2.4 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 Lawn Tractors White L-12 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for White Lawn Tractors White L-12.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)12 hp
Kilowatts (kW)8.9 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)12.2 PS
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