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White 2-85 vs White 2-88

Verdict: White 2-85 vs White 2-88

The White 2-85 and the White 2-88 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. White 2-88 leads on rated power with 87 hp against 86 hp. White 2-85 is the lighter machine (11,350 kg vs 11,685 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. White 2-88 is the newer design (1982 vs 1976). In short: choose the White 2-88 for outright pulling power, or the White 2-85 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 2-85 Tractor
White
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
White 2-88 Tractor
White
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
86 hp
87 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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
Engine
Fuel tank
295.2 LReference
Drawbar (tested)
53.2 kWReference
54.7 kWReference
Displacement
5.8 LReference
5.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke
98 x 127 mmReference
98 x 127 mmReference
Fuel system
direct injectionReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
dual paper elementsReference
Compression
16:1Reference
16:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Idle RPM
600-2380Reference
775-2420Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
15.1 LReference
44.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
22.7 LReference
22.7 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
63.8 kWReference
64.7 kWReference
Max power
53.2 kWReference
54.7 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
18 forward and 6 reverseReference
18 forward and 6 reverseReference
Clutch
304.8mm cerametallic discReference
Transmission
Hydraul-ShiftReference
3x6 Over/UnderReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
63.4 kWReference
PTO (tested)
63.8 kWReference
64.7 kWReference
Type
three-speed power shiftReference
partial powershiftReference
Pressure
151.7 barReference
155.1 barReference
Valves
1Reference
2Reference
Pump flow
75.7 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIIReference
III/IIReference
Control
draft sensingReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
2721 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540/1000Reference
Hydraulic system
31.2 LReference
Capacity
31.2 LReference
Total flow
75.7 lpmReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
261 cmReference
Weight
11350 to 11700 poundsReference
11685 to 13615 poundsReference
Front tire
9.5L-15Reference
9.5L-15Reference
Rear tire
18.4-38Reference
Ag front
9.5L-15Reference
Ag rear
14.9-38Reference
Length
452 cmReference
421 cmReference
Width
204 cmReference
204 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
217 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
65 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
64 cmReference
64 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)
34 cmReference
34 cmReference
Rear axle
80 mmReference
80 mmReference
Shipping
5148 kgReference
Operating
5307 kgReference
6175 kgReference
Ballasted
5570 kgReference
2WD Wheelbase
278 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
226 cmReference
2WD Rear tire
18.4-34Reference
2WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 9.5L-15. Rear: 18.4-34Reference
4WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 14.9-28. Rear: 18.4-38Reference
4WD Optional tires (ag)
Front: 18.4-28. Rear: 20.8-38Reference
2WD Ag front
11.00-16Reference
2WD Ag rear
20.8-38Reference
Height (cab)
294 cmReference
2WD Clearance (front axle)
65 cmReference
4WD Clearance (front axle)
43 cmReference
Front tread
152 to 233 cmReference
Rear tread
155 to 303 cmReference
2WD cab Shipping
5300 kgReference
4WD cab Shipping
6109 kgReference
White 2-85 attachments
2-85 Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Battery volts
12Reference
6Reference
Charging amps
61Reference
Batteries
2Reference
Attachment overview
Test results
Fuel use
22.0 l/hourReference
20.4 l/hourReference
Max pull
4222 kgReference
4302 kgReference
Capacities
Fuel
219.5 LReference
2-88 Serial Numbers
1982
301457Reference
1983
------Reference
1984
302464Reference
1985
400001Reference
1986
400433Reference
1987
400734Reference
Location:
Serial number plate on the rear-left side of the White 2-88 tractor frame.Reference

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.

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