Compare/White GT-185 vs White Z-180

White GT-185 vs White Z-180

Verdict: White GT-185 vs White Z-180

The White GT-185 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 9.5 L) for longer stints between fills. White Z-180 is the newer design (1998 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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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

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

air-cooledReference

Variants

GT-180

CVTReference

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GT-185

hydrostaticReference

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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

9.5 LReference

20.8 LReference

Power (gross)

13.4 kWReference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Power

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13.4 kWReference

Transmission

Hydro-GearReference

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Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

hydrostaticReference

Mid PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electricReference

Mid PTO Type

pulleyReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

116 cmReference

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Weight

333 kgReference

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Front tire

16x6.5Reference

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Rear tire

22x9.5Reference

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Lawn/turf front

16x6.5Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

22x9.5Reference

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Shipping weight

333 kgReference

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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

121 cmReference

White Z-180 attachments

48" 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.