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White 160 vs White Workhorse 170
Verdict: White 160 vs White Workhorse 170
The White 160 and the White Workhorse 170 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 162 hp. White Workhorse 170 is the lighter machine (7,842 kg vs 13,300 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. White Workhorse 170 is the newer design (1990 vs 1987). 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
White
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
White
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
162 hp
162 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
WhiteReference
WhiteReference
Six forward and two reverse gears with an over and under powershift for each gear.Reference
Six forward and two reverse gears with an over and under powershift for each gear.Reference
Final drives
planetaryReference
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Differential lock
hydraulic rearReference
hydraulic rearReference
Engine
Drawbar (tested)
104.7 kWReference
104.7 kWReference
Displacement
8.3 LReference
8.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
114 x 135 mmReference
114 x 135 mmReference
Fuel system
direct injectionReference
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Air cleaner
dual paper elementsReference
dual paper elementsReference
Compression
17.3:1Reference
17.3:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
22.2 LReference
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Coolant capacity
25.2 LReference
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Power at rated engine speed
121.2 kWReference
121.2 kWReference
Max power
104.7 kWReference
104.7 kWReference
Fuel tank
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280.1 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
3x6 Over/UnderReference
3x6 Over/UnderReference
Gears
18 forward and 6 reverseReference
18 forward and 6 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
119.3 kWReference
119.3 kWReference
PTO (tested)
121.2 kWReference
121.2 kWReference
Hydraulic system
87.1 LReference
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Type
partial powershiftReference
partial power shiftReference
Capacity
87.1 LReference
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Pressure
155.1 barReference
172.4 barReference
Valves
2 or 3Reference
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Pump flow
83.3 lpmReference
83.3 lpmReference
Rear Type
III/IIReference
III/IIReference
Control
position and draft controlReference
lower-link draft sensingReference
Rear lift
3191 kgReference
4490 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
330.2 dry discsReference
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Rear PTO Type
1000Reference
1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
123.8 kWReference
123.8 kWReference
Rear valves
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2 or 3Reference
Capacities
Fuel
280.1 LReference
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Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
284 cmReference
284 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
231 cmReference
259 cmReference
Weight
13300 to 17290 poundsReference
7842 kgReference
Front tire
11.00-16Reference
11.00-16Reference
Rear tire
18.4R-38Reference
18.4R-38Reference
Ag front
11.00-16Reference
11.00-16Reference
Ag rear
18.4R-38Reference
18.4R-38Reference
Length
457 cmReference
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Width
292 cmReference
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2WD Height
304 cmReference
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4WD Height
309 cmReference
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Bar rear axle
95 by 2921 mmReference
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2WD Front tread
152 to 203 cmReference
152 to 203 cmReference
Front tread
160 to 205 cmReference
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Rear tread
165 to 320 cmReference
152 to 243 cmReference
2WD Shipping
6032 kgReference
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4WD Shipping
6713 kgReference
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Operating
7842 kgReference
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Ballasted
8550 kgReference
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2WD Length
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457 cmReference
4WD Length
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439 cmReference
Operating weight
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7842 kgReference
Ballasted weight
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8550 kgReference
4WD Front tread
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160 to 205 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
62Reference
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Batteries
2Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
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Test results
Fuel use
34.4 l/hourReference
34.4 l/hourReference
Max pull
8189 kgReference
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170 Serial Numbers
1990
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404228Reference
1991
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404766Reference
1992
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510001Reference
Location:
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Left rear side of frameReference
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.