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White R-50 vs White T-80
Verdict: White R-50 vs White T-80
The White R-50 and the White T-80 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. White T-80 leads on rated power with 8 hp against 5 hp. White R-50 is the lighter machine (88 kg vs 163 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. White R-50 is the newer design (1975 vs 1974). In short: choose the White T-80 for outright pulling power, or the White R-50 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Fit & specs
White
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
White
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
5 hp
8 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
WhiteReference
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Manufacturer
MTDReference
WhiteReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooledReference
Engine
Displacement
12.57 ciReference
19.44 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
65 x 62 mmReference
76 x 70 mmReference
Power
3.7 kWReference
6.0 kWReference
Starter type
manual recoilReference
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Rated RPM
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3600Reference
Starter
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electricReference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Oil capacity
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1.1 LReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Weight
88 kgReference
163 kgReference
Front tire
4.00x10.25Reference
4.00x11Reference
Rear tire
5.00x13Reference
6.00x15Reference
Lawn/turf front
4.00x10.25Reference
4.00x11Reference
Lawn/turf rear
5.00x13Reference
6.00x15Reference
Shipping weight
88 kgReference
163 kgReference
White R-50 attachments
26" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven CVTReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
66 cmReference
76 cmReference
White T-80 attachments
Electrical
Ground
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negativeReference
Battery volts
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12Reference
30" 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.


