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White 185 vs White 4-270
Verdict: White 185 vs White 4-270
The White 185 and the White 4-270 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. White 4-270 leads on rated power with 239 hp against 188 hp. White 185 is the lighter machine (13,600 kg vs 29,060 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 4-270 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
239 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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Engine
Drawbar (tested)
122.0 kWReference
155.1 kWReference
Displacement
8.3 LReference
10.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
114 x 135 mmReference
121 x 152 mmReference
Fuel system
direct injectionReference
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Air cleaner
dual paper elementsReference
dual paper elementsReference
Compression
16.5:1Reference
15.0:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2100Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
22.2 LReference
83.3 LReference
Coolant capacity
25.2 LReference
45.4 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
139.9 kWReference
178.4 kWReference
Max power
122.0 kWReference
155.1 kWReference
Engine
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201.3 kWReference
Power
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201.3 kWReference
Pre-heating
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coolant heatReference
Transmission
Transmission
3x6 Over/UnderReference
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Gears
18 forward and 6 reverseReference
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
138.0 kWReference
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PTO (tested)
139.9 kWReference
178.4 kWReference
Hydraulic system
87.1 LReference
87.1 LReference
Type
partial powershiftReference
partial power shiftReference
Capacity
87.1 LReference
87.1 LReference
Pressure
155.1 barReference
155.1 barReference
Valves
2 or 3Reference
3 or 4Reference
Pump flow
83.3 lpmReference
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Rear Type
III/IIReference
IVReference
Control
position and draft controlReference
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Rear lift
3191 kgReference
5670 kgReference
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
180.7 kWReference
Total flow
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102.2 lpmReference
Capacities
Fuel
280.1 LReference
870.6 LReference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
284 cmReference
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4WD Wheelbase
228 cmReference
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Weight
13600 to 17150 poundsReference
29060 to 30215 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
693 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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328 cmReference
Height (cab)
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322 cmReference
Shipping weight
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13181 kgReference
Operating weight
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13705 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
3Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Test results
Fuel use
40.9 l/hourReference
54.1 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.

