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White 2-135

White 2-135 — Field Boss Series · 138 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The White 2-135 is a high-powered tractor with a rating of 138 hp, positioning it within the more powerful models of its class. Manufactured from 1976 to 1987, this model features a 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine, which drives four-wheel drive via a powershift transmission. Weighing between 14000 and 14900 pounds, the White 2-135 is suited to tasks of approximately 200 to 800 acres.

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Rated power
138 hp
Max power
84.8 kW
Weight
14000 to 14900 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
79 rows
Recorded power
138 hp
Transmissions
18-speed three-speed power shift
Production years
1976-1987
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerWhiteReference
Row-Crop tractorReference
Original price was $42,000 in 1982Reference
Two- or four-wheel driveReference
Final drivesinboard planetaryReference
Power steeringReference
Independent hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Cab standard with air-conditioning. Optional radio, cassette, and 8-track.Reference

Engine

White-Hercules 7.8L 6-cyl dieselReference
Drawbar (tested)84.8 kWReference
White-HerculesReference
turbocharged dieselReference
6-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement7.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke116 x 124 mmReference
Air cleanerdual paper elementsReference
Compression17.0:1Reference
Rated RPM2200Reference
Idle RPM800-2420Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity20.8 LReference
Coolant capacity27.9 LReference
Power at rated engine speed102.6 kWReference
Max power84.8 kWReference

Transmission

18-speed three-speed power shiftReference
TransmissionHydraul-ShiftReference
Typethree-speed power shiftReference
Gears18 forward and 6 reverseReference
Six forward and two reverse gears with under-, over- and direct-drive power shift.Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)100.7 kWReference
PTO (tested)102.6 kWReference
Hydraulic system87.1 LReference
Typeclosed centerReference
Capacity87.1 LReference
Pressure155.1 barReference
Valves2 or 3Reference
Total flow79.5 lpmReference
Rear TypeIII/IIReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)2903 kgReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type1000Reference
Rear PTO Type540/1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed102.9 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel280.1 LReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase287 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase228 cmReference
Weight14000 to 14900 poundsReference
Front tire10.00-16Reference
2WD Rear tire18.4-38Reference
2WD Standard tires (ag)Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 18.4-38Reference
4WD Standard tires (ag)Front: 14.9-28. Rear: 18.4-38Reference
Length426 cmReference
Width243 cmReference
Width292 cmReference
Height (cab)304 cmReference
2WD Clearance (front axle)55 cmReference
4WD Clearance (front axle)40 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)68 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)38 cmReference
2WD Shipping6350 kgReference
4WD Shipping6758 kgReference
Operating6411 kgReference
Ballasted7420 kgReference

White 2-135 attachments

front-end loaderReference

2-135 Serial Number Location

Serial number on the bottom left of the instrument console, above the step.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps55Reference
Batteries2Reference
Battery volts12Reference

Test results

Diesel 18-speed 2WDMay 9 - 18, 1978Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1275 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use35.6 l/hourReference
Fuel use35.2 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use34.8 l/hourReference
Gear 4-direct used for power test.Reference

Speeds

With 18.4-38 rear tires.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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