Compare/White GT-185 vs White LT 175

White GT-185 vs White LT 175

Verdict: White GT-185 vs White LT 175

The White GT-185 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 333 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. White GT-185 holds more fuel (9.5 L vs 5.7 L) for longer stints between fills. White LT 175 is the newer design (2004 vs 1992). 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

The White GT-185 used a Briggs Intek engine for the final year of production.Reference

air-cooledReference

Original price

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$1,200 (2004)Reference

Variants

GT-180

CVTReference

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GT-185

hydrostaticReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

9.5 LReference

5.7 LReference

Power (gross)

13.4 kWReference

13.0 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Transmission

Hydro-GearReference

CruiseMaticReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

8 forwardReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

belt-driven CVTReference

Mid PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electricReference

manualReference

Mid PTO Type

pulleyReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

116 cmReference

Weight

333 kgReference

235 kgReference

Front tire

16x6.5Reference

15x6Reference

Rear tire

22x9.5Reference

20x8Reference

Lawn/turf front

16x6.5Reference

15x6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

22x9.5Reference

20x8Reference

Shipping weight

333 kgReference

235 kgReference

White GT-185 attachments

GT-185 Serial Numbers

1992

132-836H190 (model code)Reference

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1993

143U836H190 (model code)Reference

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1994

144U836H190 (model code)Reference

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1995

145U836H190 (model code)Reference

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1996

146U836H190 (model code)Reference

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1997

14AU836H190 (model code)Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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.