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White FR-18 Turf Boss vs White LT-185
Verdict: White FR-18 Turf Boss vs White LT-185
The White FR-18 Turf Boss and the White LT-185 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. White LT-185 is the newer design (1998 vs 1985). 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
White
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
18 hp
18 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
White (a part of MTD)Reference
White (a part of MTD)Reference
air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed-twinReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-twinReference
Drive
3x2 2WDReference
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Final drives
roller chainReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
15.1 LReference
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Displacement
42.3 ciReference
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Power
13.4 kWReference
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Air cleaner
dryReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power (gross)
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13.4 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
EatonReference
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Type
hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
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
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
104 cmReference
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Weight
249 kgReference
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Front tire
16x7.50-8Reference
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Rear tire
15x6.00-6Reference
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Lawn/turf front
16x7.50-8Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
15x6.00-6Reference
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Length
144 cmReference
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Width
110 cmReference
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Height
99 cmReference
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Shipping weight
249 kgReference
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White FR-18 attachments
FR-18 Serial Numbers
1985
135-003-190Reference
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1986
136-003-190Reference
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1987
137-003-190Reference
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1988
138-003-190Reference
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Location:
Model codes shown.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
32Reference
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Attachment overview
White LT-185 attachments
LT-185 Serial Numbers
1998
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13BT696H190Reference
1999
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13BT696H190Reference
46" Mower deck
Cutting width
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116 cmReference
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.