Compare/John Deere 610B vs White 2-80-17

John Deere 610B vs White 2-80-17

Verdict: John Deere 610B vs White 2-80-17

The John Deere 610B and the White 2-80-17 are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 80 hp. John Deere 610B is the lighter machine (6,645 kg vs 7,801 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 610B is the newer design (1984 vs 1973). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

White

Fit score

Clear

Rated power

80 hp

Confidence

98%

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

WhiteReference

liquid-cooledReference

With 16.9x28 rear tires.Reference

Engine

59.7 kWReference

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Displacement

4.5 LReference

4.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 127 mmReference

98 x 102 mmReference

Power

59.7 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

Torque

336.3 NmReference

290.2 NmReference

Torque RPM

1300Reference

1400Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

8.5 LReference

10.4 LReference

Coolant capacity

16.1 LReference

18.9 LReference

Fuel tank

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94.6 LReference

Engine (net)

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59.7 kWReference

Power (net)

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59.7 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Compression

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16:1Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

PowerShiftReference

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Gears

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

6 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

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wet discReference

Capacities

Fuel

87.1 LReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

75.7 LReference

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Type

closed centerReference

power shuttleReference

Capacity

75.7 LReference

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Total flow

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177.9 lpmReference

Drawbar

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open centerReference

Dimensions

Weight

6645 kgReference

7801 kgReference

Length

706 cmReference

807 cmReference

Width

233 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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218 cmReference

Front tire

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11.00-16Reference

Rear tire

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16.9-28Reference

Industrial front

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11.00-16Reference

Industrial rear

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16.9-28Reference

Height

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242 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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251 cmReference

Height (backhoe)

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417 cmReference

Front tread

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172 cmReference

Rear tread

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181 cmReference

Max front axle

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5443 kgReference

Max rear axle

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6804 kgReference

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

51 (with cab)Reference

32Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Ground

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negativeReference

Battery AH

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168Reference

Attachment overview

John Deere Backhoe

Backhoe type

John Deere BackhoeReference

White 17 BackhoeReference

Variants

2-80-17

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2WDReference

4-80-17

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4WDReference

Backhoe & Loader

Dig depth

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518 cmReference

Dump angle

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114 cmReference

White 17 Backhoe

Transport height

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417 cmReference

Digging depth

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518 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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655 cmReference

Loading height

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444 cmReference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Bucket force

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6032 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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3084 kgReference

Speeds

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.