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White 185 vs White 4-225
Verdict: White 185 vs White 4-225
The White 185 and the White 4-225 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. White 4-225 leads on rated power with 196 hp against 188 hp. White 185 is the lighter machine (13,600 kg vs 22,760 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. White 185 is the newer design (1986 vs 1983). In short: choose the White 4-225 for outright pulling power, or the White 185 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Fit & specs
White
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
White
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
188 hp
196 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
With 18.4-38 tires.Reference
Final drives
planetaryReference
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Differential lock
hydraulic rearReference
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Steering
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hydrostatic powerReference
Engine
Drawbar (tested)
122.0 kWReference
125.9 kWReference
Displacement
8.3 LReference
10.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
114 x 135 mmReference
114 x 127 mmReference
Fuel system
direct injectionReference
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Air cleaner
dual paper elementsReference
dual dry element with precleanerReference
Compression
16.5:1Reference
16.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2600Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
22.2 LReference
87.1 LReference
Coolant capacity
25.2 LReference
41.6 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
139.9 kWReference
145.9 kWReference
Max power
122.0 kWReference
125.9 kWReference
Engine
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167.8 kWReference
Power
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167.8 kWReference
Pre-heating
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coolant heat (optional)Reference
Transmission
Transmission
3x6 Over/UnderReference
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Gears
18 forward and 6 reverseReference
18 forward and 6 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
138.0 kWReference
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PTO (tested)
139.9 kWReference
145.9 kWReference
Hydraulic system
87.1 LReference
87.1 LReference
Type
partial powershiftReference
partial powershiftReference
Capacity
87.1 LReference
87.1 LReference
Pressure
155.1 barReference
155.1 barReference
Valves
2 or 3Reference
2Reference
Pump flow
83.3 lpmReference
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Rear Type
III/IIReference
IIIReference
Control
position and draft controlReference
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Rear lift
3191 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
355.6mm dry discsReference
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Rear PTO Type
1000Reference
1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
143.5 kWReference
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Total flow
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94.6 lpmReference
Capacities
Fuel
280.1 LReference
355.8 LReference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
284 cmReference
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4WD Wheelbase
228 cmReference
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Weight
13600 to 17150 poundsReference
22760 to 23700 poundsReference
Front tire
14L-16Reference
18.4-38Reference
Rear tire
20.8R-38Reference
18.4-38Reference
Ag front
14L-16Reference
30.5L-32Reference
Ag rear
20.8R-38Reference
30.5L-32Reference
Length
426 cmReference
619 cmReference
Width
292 cmReference
294 cmReference
2WD Height
304 cmReference
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4WD Height
309 cmReference
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2WD Clearance (front axle)
58 cmReference
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4WD Clearance (front axle)
43 cmReference
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Clearance (rear axle)
72 cmReference
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Clearance (drawbar)
42 cmReference
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Bar rear axle
95 by 2921 mmReference
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2WD Front tread
152 to 203 cmReference
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4WD Front tread
154 to 220 cmReference
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Rear tread
165 to 320 cmReference
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2WD Shipping
6168 kgReference
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4WD Shipping
6849 kgReference
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4WD Operating
7779 kgReference
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Ballasted
8514 kgReference
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Wheelbase
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299 cmReference
Height (cab)
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312 cmReference
Shipping weight
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10323 kgReference
Operating weight
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10750 kgReference
Ground clearance
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45 cmReference
185 Serial Numbers
1986
400659 (Field Boss 185)Reference
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1987
400881 (185)Reference
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1988
401579 (185)Reference
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1989
402761 (185)Reference
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Location:
Left side of frame, near stepReference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
62Reference
90Reference
Batteries
2Reference
2Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Test results
Fuel use
40.9 l/hourReference
46.9 l/hourReference
Max pull
8309 kgReference
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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.

