Compare/White FR-12 Turf Boss vs White LT-135

White FR-12 Turf Boss vs White LT-135

Verdict: White FR-12 Turf Boss vs White LT-135

The White FR-12 Turf Boss and the White LT-135 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 13 hp. White LT-135 is the lighter machine (216 kg vs 272 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. White FR-12 Turf Boss holds more fuel (18.9 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. White LT-135 is the newer design (1994 vs 1986). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

White

Fit score

Best match

Clear

White

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

13 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

White (a part of MTD)Reference

air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed-twinReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Drive

3x2 2WDReference

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Final drives

roller chainReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

18.9 LReference

11.4 LReference

Displacement

40 ciReference

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Power

9.3 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Power (gross)

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9.7 kWReference

Transmission

EatonReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

Oil change

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sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Front PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

electro-magneticReference

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Front PTO Type

3450Reference

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Mid PTO

—

independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

104 cmReference

116 cmReference

Weight

272 kgReference

216 kgReference

Front tire

16x7.5-8Reference

15x6Reference

Rear tire

15x6.0-6Reference

18x9.5Reference

Lawn/turf front

16x7.5-8Reference

15x6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

15x6.0-6Reference

18x9.5Reference

Length

144 cmReference

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Width

110 cmReference

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Height

99 cmReference

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Shipping weight

272 kgReference

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White FR-12 attachments

FR-12 Serial Numbers

1986

136-002-190Reference

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1987

137-002-190Reference

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1988

138-002-190Reference

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1989

139-002-190Reference

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1990

130-002-190Reference

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1991

131-002-190Reference

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1992

132-002-190Reference

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1993

133-002-190Reference

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Location:

Model codes shown.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

15Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

32Reference

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Attachment overview

Variants

LT-13

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gearReference

LT-135

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hydrostaticReference

White LT-135 attachments

LT-135 Serial Numbers

1994

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134A606F190Reference

1995

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135A606G190Reference

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.