Compare/White FR-18C Turf Boss vs White LT-185

White FR-18C Turf Boss vs White LT-185

Verdict: White FR-18C Turf Boss vs White LT-185

The White FR-18C 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

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 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

Starter volts

12Reference

Power (gross)

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13.4 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

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independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

111 cmReference

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Weight

267 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

104 cmReference

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Shipping weight

267 kgReference

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White FR-18C attachments

FR-18C Serial Numbers

1985

135-004-190Reference

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1986

136-004-190Reference

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1987

137-004-190Reference

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1988

138-004-190Reference

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Location:

Model codes shown.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Battery volts

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.