White LT-196
The White LT-196 is a tractor produced by White Lawn Tractors. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 19.5 hp / 14.5 kW. Transmission: MTD CruiseMatic. Operating weight: 501 lbs 227 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 19.5 hp / 14.5 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
MTD CruiseMatic
Operating Weight
501 lbs
227 kg
Overview
 | 1996
Lawn tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | White (a part of MTD) |
Lawn tractor | |
White LT-196 Engine | |
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14.5KW Briggs & Stratton 2-cyl gasoline | |
Engine details ...  |
White LT-196 Transmission | |
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7-speed CVT | |
Transmission details ...  |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Mid PTO | independent |
Mid PTO Type | pulley |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 501 lbs
227 kg |
Front tire | 15x6 |
Rear tire | 20x10 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Outdoor Power published in 1996, by White |
Engine
Engine Detail — Gasoline
Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 2-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft opposed-twin |
Power (gross) | 19.5 hp
14.5 kW |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission — MTD CruiseMatic
Transmission | MTD CruiseMatic |
Type | belt-driven CVT |
Gears | 7 forward and reverse |
Dimensions
White LT-196 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 15x6 |
Lawn/turf rear | 20x10 |
Dimensions | |
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Weight | 501 lbs
227 kg |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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116 cm mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade |
46" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount White |
3-blade with manual lift | |
Cutting width | 46 inches
116 cm |
Photos
White LT-196 tractor photo
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for White Lawn Tractors White LT-196 based on its 19.5 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 1 to 2 Bottom (12")1 - 2 铧 (30 cm) | Light Duty | Ideal for garden plots and light sandy soil. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 4 ft (48 in)1.2 m | Light Duty | Pasture clipping and light brush under 1" diameter. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 42 to 48 in105 - 120 cm | Light Duty | Covers compact tractor tire width. |
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 Lawn Tractors White LT-196.
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 LT-196 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for White Lawn Tractors White LT-196.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)19.5 hp
Kilowatts (kW)14.5 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)19.8 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
Compare White LT-196 against same-era industry alternatives in the same horsepower class.
Current Model
White Lawn Tractors
White LT-196
Engine Power:Gasoline (gross): 19.5 hp / 14.5 kW
★ Baseline Reference
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Engine Power:17.8
Production Years:1917 - 1922
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