Compare/White FR-180 Turf Boss vs White Z-180

White FR-180 Turf Boss vs White Z-180

Verdict: White FR-180 Turf Boss vs White Z-180

The White FR-180 Turf Boss and the White Z-180 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. White Z-180 holds more fuel (20.8 L vs 18.9 L) for longer stints between fills. White Z-180 is the newer design (1998 vs 1994). 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

18 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

White (a part of MTD)Reference

air-cooled horizontal-shaft V-TwinReference

air-cooledReference

Drive

3x2 2WDReference

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Variants

FR-180C

power-lift deckReference

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Z-180

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air-cooled BriggsReference

Z-180L

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liquid-cooled KawasakiReference

Engine

Fuel tank

18.9 LReference

20.8 LReference

Power

13.4 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Transmission

Type

hydrostaticReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Front PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

electro-magneticReference

electricReference

Mid PTO

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independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

106 cmReference

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Weight

333 kgReference

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Front tire

18x9.50-8Reference

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Rear tire

16x6.50-8Reference

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Lawn/turf front

18x9.50-8Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

16x6.50-8Reference

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Length

144 cmReference

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Width

127 cmReference

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Height

114 cmReference

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Shipping weight

333 kgReference

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White FR-180 attachments

FR-180 Serial Numbers

1994

134-013-190Reference

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1995

135-013-190Reference

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Location:

Model codes shown.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Battery CCA

160Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

White Z-180 attachments

48" Mower deck

Cutting width

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121 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.