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White 2-85

White 2-85 — Field Boss Series · 86 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The White 2-85 is a tractor with a rated power output of 86 hp, a mid-range figure for its class. It was manufactured from 1976 to 1982. The model features a 6-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine and four-wheel drive with a powershift transmission. Its operating weight ranges from 11350 to 11700 pounds.

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

Rated power
86 hp
Max power
53.2 kW
Weight
11350 to 11700 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
86 rows
Recorded power
86 hp
Transmissions
6-speed unsynchronized gear
Production years
1976-1982
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerWhiteReference
Row-Crop tractorReference
Original price was $31,000 in 1982Reference
Two- or four-wheel driveReference
Power steeringReference
Independent hydraulic dry disc brakesReference
Open operator station. Two-post fixed ROPS available. Cab available with air-conditioning.Reference

Engine

Perkins 5.8L 6-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank122.3 LReference
Fuel tank75.7 LReference
Fuel tank295.2 LReference
Drawbar (tested)53.2 kWReference
PerkinsReference
dieselReference
6-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement5.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke98 x 127 mmReference
Fuel systemdirect injectionReference
Air cleanerdryReference
Compression16:1Reference
Rated RPM2200Reference
Idle RPM600-2380Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity15.1 LReference
Coolant capacity22.7 LReference
Power at rated engine speed63.8 kWReference
Max power53.2 kWReference

Transmission

6-speed unsynchronized gearReference
18-speed three-speed power shiftReference
Typeunsynchronized gearReference
Gears6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch304.8mm cerametallic discReference
TransmissionHydraul-ShiftReference
Typethree-speed power shiftReference
Gears18 forward and 6 reverseReference
Six forward and two reverse gears with an over and under powershift for each gear.Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)63.4 kWReference
PTO (tested)63.8 kWReference
Typeclosed centerReference
Pressure151.7 barReference
Valves1Reference
Pump flow75.7 lpmReference
Rear TypeIIReference
Rear TypeIIIReference
Controldraft sensingReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)1814 kgReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)2721 kgReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540/1000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase261 cmReference
Weight11350 to 11700 poundsReference
Front tire9.5L-15Reference
Rear tire18.4-38Reference
Ag front9.5L-15Reference
Ag rear18.4-38Reference
Ag rear23.1-30Reference
Ag rear16.9-34Reference
Ag rear18.4-34Reference
Ag rear23.1-34Reference
Ag rear14.9-38Reference
Length452 cmReference
Width204 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)217 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)65 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)64 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)34 cmReference
Rear axle80 mmReference
Shipping5148 kgReference
Operating5307 kgReference
Ballasted5570 kgReference

White 2-85 attachments

front-end loaderReference

2-85 Serial Number Location

Left side of tractor frame, just forward of operator platform.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Battery volts12Reference

Attachment overview

White 1730 QA loaderReference
White 1840 QA loaderReference

Test results

Diesel 18-speed 2WDMay 18 - June 1, 1976Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1213 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use22.3 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use22.0 l/hourReference
Gear 4-direct used for power test.Reference
Max pull4222 kgReference
Gear 1-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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