Compare/White R-86 vs White T-803

White R-86 vs White T-803

Verdict: White R-86 vs White T-803

The White R-86 and the White T-803 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 newer design (1985 vs 1979). 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

White

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

8 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

White (a part of MTD)Reference

MTDReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Distributor

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WhiteReference

Engine

Fuel tank

3.8 LReference

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Displacement

19.5 ciReference

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Bore/Stroke

76 x 70 mmReference

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Power (gross)

6.0 kWReference

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Air cleaner

foam elementReference

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Starter type

electricReference

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Power

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6.0 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Transmission

CruiseMaticReference

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Gears

6 forward and reverseReference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

109 cmReference

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Weight

164 kgReference

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Front tire

11x4Reference

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Rear tire

16x6.5Reference

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Lawn/turf front

11x4Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

16x6.5Reference

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Width

142 cmReference

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Height

104 cmReference

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White R-86 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Battery CCA

125Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

30" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven CVTReference

belt-driven gearReference

Cutting width

76 cmReference

66 cmReference

Cut height

2 to 11 cmReference

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White T-803 attachments

26" 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.