Compare/White R-80 vs White R-86

White R-80 vs White R-86

Verdict: White R-80 vs White R-86

The White R-80 and the White R-86 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 8 hp. White R-86 is the lighter machine (164 kg vs 170 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. White R-86 is the newer design (1985 vs 1975). 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

8 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

WhiteReference

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Manufacturer

MTDReference

White (a part of MTD)Reference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Engine

Displacement

19.44 ciReference

19.5 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

76 x 70 mmReference

Power

6.0 kWReference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Fuel tank

—

3.8 LReference

Power (gross)

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6.0 kWReference

Air cleaner

—

foam elementReference

Starter type

—

electricReference

Transmission

Gears

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

6 forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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CruiseMaticReference

Dimensions

Weight

170 kgReference

164 kgReference

Front tire

4.00x11Reference

11x4Reference

Rear tire

6.00x15Reference

16x6.5Reference

Lawn/turf front

4.00x11Reference

11x4Reference

Lawn/turf rear

6.00x15Reference

16x6.5Reference

Shipping weight

170 kgReference

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Wheelbase

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109 cmReference

Width

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142 cmReference

Height

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104 cmReference

White R-80 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Battery CCA

—

125Reference

34" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven gearReference

belt-driven CVTReference

Cutting width

86 cmReference

76 cmReference

White R-86 attachments

30" Mower deck

Cut height

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2 to 11 cmReference

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.