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White L-8 vs White T-85
Verdict: White L-8 vs White T-85
The White L-8 and the White T-85 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 8 hp. White L-8 is the lighter machine (168 kg vs 209 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. White L-8 is the newer design (1990 vs 1974). 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
White
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
8 hp
8 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
White (a part of MTD)Reference
WhiteReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooledReference
Engine
Fuel tank
3.8 LReference
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Displacement
19.5 ciReference
19.44 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
76 x 70 mmReference
76 x 70 mmReference
Power
6.0 kWReference
6.0 kWReference
Air cleaner
foamReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Rated RPM
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3600Reference
Oil capacity
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1.1 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
CruiseMaticReference
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Gears
5 forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
104 cmReference
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Weight
168 kgReference
209 kgReference
Front tire
13x6Reference
5.00x13Reference
Rear tire
16x7.5Reference
6.50x18Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x6Reference
5.00x13Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16x7.5Reference
6.50x18Reference
Length
142 cmReference
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Width
93 cmReference
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Shipping weight
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209 kgReference
White L-8 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Battery CCA
125Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
32" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven CVTReference
belt-driven CVTReference
Cutting width
81 cmReference
86 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 11 cmReference
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White T-85 attachments
Attachment overview
34" 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.


