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Tractor · 1986Unverified

White 185

Name: White 185
Brand: White

White 185 — 100 Series · 188 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The White 185 is a tractor with an approximate power output of 188 hp, positioning it at the higher end of its class. It was manufactured between 1986 and 1989. The tractor is equipped with a 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine and four-wheel drive with a powershift transmission. Its operating weight ranges from 13600 to 17150 pounds, suitable for operations spanning 600–1,500 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

188 hp

Max power

122.0 kW

Weight

13600 to 17150 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

96 rows

Recorded power

188 hp

Transmissions

18-speed partial powershift

Production years

1986-1989

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerWhiteReference

Row-Crop tractorReference

Built in Coldwater, Ohio, USAReference

Original price was $61,000 in 1989Reference

Two- or four-wheel driveReference

Final drivesplanetaryReference

Differential lockhydraulic rearReference

Power steeringReference

Independent hydraulic wet disc brakesReference

Cab standard with air-conditioning. Optional radio, cassette, and 8-track.Reference

Engine

CDC-Cummins 8.3L 6-cyl dieselReference

Drawbar (tested)122.0 kWReference

CDC-CumminsReference

turbocharged dieselReference

6-cylinderReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Displacement8.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke114 x 135 mmReference

Fuel systemdirect injectionReference

Air cleanerdual paper elementsReference

Compression16.5:1Reference

Rated RPM2200Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Oil capacity22.2 LReference

Coolant capacity25.2 LReference

Power at rated engine speed139.9 kWReference

Max power122.0 kWReference

Transmission

18-speed partial powershiftReference

Transmission3x6 Over/UnderReference

Typepartial powershiftReference

Gears18 forward and 6 reverseReference

Clutch355.6mm dry discsReference

Six forward and two reverse gears with an over and under powershift for each gear.Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)138.0 kWReference

PTO (tested)139.9 kWReference

Hydraulic system87.1 LReference

Typeclosed center pressure compensatedReference

Capacity87.1 LReference

Pressure155.1 barReference

Valves2 or 3Reference

Pump flow83.3 lpmReference

Rear TypeIII/IIReference

Controlposition and draft controlReference

Rear lift3191 kgReference

Rear PTOindependentReference

Clutchhydraulic wet discReference

Rear PTO Type1000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed143.5 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel280.1 LReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase284 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase228 cmReference

Weight13600 to 17150 poundsReference

Front tire14L-16Reference

Rear tire20.8R-38Reference

Ag front14L-16Reference

Ag rear20.8R-38Reference

Length426 cmReference

Width248 cmReference

Width292 cmReference

2WD Height304 cmReference

4WD Height309 cmReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)58 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)43 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)72 cmReference

Clearance (drawbar)42 cmReference

Bar rear axle95 by 2438 mmReference

Bar rear axle95 by 2921 mmReference

2WD Front tread152 to 203 cmReference

4WD Front tread154 to 220 cmReference

Rear tread165 to 269 cmReference

Rear tread165 to 320 cmReference

2WD Shipping6168 kgReference

4WD Shipping6849 kgReference

4WD Operating7779 kgReference

Ballasted8514 kgReference

185 Serial Numbers

Location:Left side of frame, near stepReference

1986400659 (Field Boss 185)Reference

1987400887 (Field Boss 185)Reference

1987400881 (185)Reference

1988401579 (185)Reference

1989402761 (185)Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Charging systemalternatorReference

Charging amps62Reference

Batteries2Reference

Battery volts12Reference

Test results

Diesel 18-speed 4WDApril 5 - 18, 1988Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1608 fileReference

PTO performanceReference

Fuel use41.3 l/hourReference

Fuel use42.0 l/hourReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Fuel use40.9 l/hourReference

Gear 4-direct used for power test.Reference

Max pull8309 kgReference

Gear 2-over used for pull test.Reference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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