Compare/White LT 175 vs White Yard Boss GT-1855

White LT 175 vs White Yard Boss GT-1855

Verdict: White LT 175 vs White Yard Boss GT-1855

The White LT 175 and the White Yard Boss GT-1855 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 415 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. White Yard Boss GT-1855 holds more fuel (13.2 L vs 5.7 L) for longer stints between fills. White LT 175 is the newer design (2004 vs 1980). 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

air-cooledReference

Eaton hydrostatic unit with Peerless 2500 two-speed transaxle.Reference

Original price

$1,200 (2004)Reference

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Engine

Fuel tank

5.7 LReference

13.2 LReference

Power (gross)

13.0 kWReference

13.4 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Displacement

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34.75 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

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72 x 70 mmReference

Air cleaner

—

dryReference

Rated RPM

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3500Reference

Transmission

CruiseMaticReference

Eaton M11Reference

Gears

8 forwardReference

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

Oil change

—

100 hReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

independentReference

—

Clutch

manualReference

Rear Type

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0Reference

Front PTO

—

independentReference

Front PTO Type

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2000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

116 cmReference

134 cmReference

Weight

235 kgReference

77 kgReference

Front tire

15x6Reference

18x6.50Reference

Rear tire

20x8Reference

27x9.50-15Reference

Lawn/turf front

15x6Reference

18x6.50Reference

Lawn/turf rear

20x8Reference

27x9.50-15Reference

Shipping weight

235 kgReference

415 kgReference

Length

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190 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

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111 cmReference

Ground clearance

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22 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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2 cmReference

White LT 175 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Battery CCA

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240Reference

42" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven CVTReference

shaft-driven hydrostaticReference

Cutting width

106 cmReference

127 cmReference

Variants

995

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similar MTD modelReference

White GT-1855 attachments

GT-1855 Serial Numbers

1980

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140-995-190 (model code)Reference

1981

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1982

—

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1983

—

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1984

—

144-995-190 (model code)Reference

1985

—

145-995-190 (model code)Reference

1986

—

146-995-190 (model code)Reference

1987

—

147-996-190 (model code)Reference

1988

—

148-996-190 (model code)Reference

1989

—

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1990

—

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1991

—

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1992

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142-996-190 (model code)Reference

1993

—

143-998-190 (model code)Reference

1994

—

144-998-190 (model code)Reference

1995

—

145-998-190 (model code)Reference

Attachment overview

50" Mower deck

Drive

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shaftReference

Kwik-Way Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Kwik-Way BackhoeReference

Transport height

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170 cmReference

Bucket width

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40 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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218 cmReference

Loading height

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152 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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140°Reference

Swing Arc

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160°Reference

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.