Compare/White GT-180 vs White LT 175

White GT-180 vs White LT 175

Verdict: White GT-180 vs White LT 175

The White GT-180 and the White LT 175 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 175 is the lighter machine (235 kg vs 303 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. White GT-180 holds more fuel (9.5 L vs 5.7 L) for longer stints between fills. White LT 175 is the newer design (2004 vs 1989). 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

Continuously-variable belt/pulley transmission with 7 speed limit settings. Transaxle provides two geared forward ranges, plus reverse.Reference

air-cooledReference

Original price

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$1,200 (2004)Reference

Variants

840

similar MTD modelReference

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GT-180

CVTReference

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GT-185

hydrostaticReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

9.5 LReference

5.7 LReference

Displacement

42.3 ciReference

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Bore/Stroke

87 x 58 mmReference

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Power (gross)

13.4 kWReference

13.0 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Transmission

MTD CruiseMaticReference

CruiseMaticReference

Gears

14 forward and 7 reverseReference

8 forwardReference

Oil capacity

0.9 LReference

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Oil type

Shell DarinaReference

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Oil change

sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Type

belt-driven CVTReference

Mid PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electric (late)Reference

manualReference

Mid PTO Type

pulleyReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

116 cmReference

Weight

303 kgReference

235 kgReference

Front tire

16x6.5Reference

15x6Reference

Rear tire

23x9.5Reference

20x8Reference

Lawn/turf front

16x6.5Reference

15x6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

23x9.5Reference

20x8Reference

Length

177 cmReference

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Height

99 cmReference

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Shipping weight

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235 kgReference

White GT-180 attachments

GT-180 Serial Numbers

1989

149-816-190 (model code)Reference

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1990

140-846H190 (model code)Reference

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1991

141-846H190 (model code)Reference

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1992

142-856H190 (model code)Reference

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1993

143U846H190 (model code)Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Battery CCA

275Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

46" Mower deck

Cutting width

116 cmReference

106 cmReference

White LT 175 attachments

42" Mower deck

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.