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White 4-270

White 4-270 — Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor · 239 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The White 4-270 is a tractor with a power rating of 239 hp, positioning it among the more powerful machines in its class. Manufactured between 1983 and 1988, it is equipped with a 6-cylinder turbocharged intercooled diesel liquid-cooled engine. This engine drives a powershift transmission through four-wheel drive. The tractor's weight ranges from 29060 to 30215 pounds.

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Rated power
239 hp
Max power
155.1 kW
Weight
29060 to 30215 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
77 rows
Recorded power
239 hp
Recorded weight
13181 kg
Transmissions
16-speed partial power shift
Production years
1983-1988
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerWhiteReference
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractorReference
Original price was $88,750 in 1988Reference
Four-wheel driveReference
Articulated power steeringReference
Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Cab standard with air-conditioning. Optional radio, 8-track, and cassette.Reference

Engine

Caterpillar 10.5L 6-cyl dieselReference
Engine201.3 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)155.1 kWReference
Caterpillar 3306 DITAReference
turbocharged intercooled dieselReference
6-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement10.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke121 x 152 mmReference
Power201.3 kWReference
Air cleanerdual paper elementsReference
Pre-heatingetherReference
Pre-heatingcoolant heatReference
Compression15.0:1Reference
Rated RPM2100Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity27.4 LReference
Coolant capacity45.4 LReference
Power at rated engine speed178.4 kWReference
Max power155.1 kWReference

Transmission

16-speed partial power shiftReference
Typepartial power shiftReference
Gears16 forward and 4 reverseReference
Oil capacity83.3 LReference
Four power shift gears (A-D) in four ranges (1-4).Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (tested)178.4 kWReference
Hydraulic system87.1 LReference
Typeclosed centerReference
Capacity87.1 LReference
Pressure155.1 barReference
Valves3 or 4Reference
Total flow102.2 lpmReference
Rear TypeIVReference
Rear lift5670 kgReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed180.7 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel870.6 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase328 cmReference
Weight29060 to 30215 poundsReference
Front tire18.4-38Reference
Rear tire18.4-38Reference
Ag front18.4-38Reference
Ag rear18.4-38Reference
Ag front18.4-42Reference
Ag front20.8-38Reference
Ag front24.5-32Reference
Ag front30.5L-32Reference
Ag rear18.4-42Reference
Ag rear20.8-38Reference
Ag rear24.5-32Reference
Ag rear30.5L-32Reference
Length693 cmReference
Width294 cmReference
Height (cab)322 cmReference
Shipping weight13181 kgReference
Operating weight13705 kgReference
Ground clearance40 cmReference
Ground clearance45 cmReference

Electrical

Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps90Reference
Batteries3Reference
Battery volts12Reference

Test results

Diesel 16-speed 4WDApril 10 - 18, 1985Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1559 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use54.9 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use54.1 l/hourReference
Gear 9 used for power test.Reference

Speeds

With 18.4-38 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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