- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- No lab test on file
- 1987–1990
It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
WHITE 140 specs: hp, weight, years
CUMMINS BTA 6-590 six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 138 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
138 hp
103 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “White 140”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 12,401 lb
- 3-point lift
- 7,335 lb
- Top speed
- 18.6 mph
WHITE 140 specs: key facts
The WHITE 140 was built from 1987 to 1990.
The WHITE 140 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 103 kW (138 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The WHITE 140 was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
The WHITE 140 has a CUMMINS BTA 6-590 engine, a 6-cylinder 5.89 L diesel unit.
The WHITE 140 weighs 5,625 kg (12,401 lb) unladen.
The WHITE 140 has an independent rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the WHITE 140 lifts 3,327 kg (7,335 lb) at the lower-link ends.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “White 140”
How does the 140 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
A 95 L fuel tank is low for its class — 60% below the median of 240 L across the 225 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 235 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does a 140 have?
The only figure for the 140 is 138 hp (103 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “White 140”
What engine is in a 140?
A 140 has a CUMMINS BTA 6-590, a 6-cylinder 5.89 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | CUMMINS BTA 6-590 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 359.5 ci · 5.89 L |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “White 140”
How much will a 140 lift?
A 140 lifts 7,335 lb (3,327 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| System | Open centre |
|---|---|
| Lift at ends | 7,335 lb · 3,327 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540/1000 rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “White 140”
What transmission does a 140 have?
Transmission specifications for the 140 are below.
| Steering | Hydrostatic steering |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “White 140”
How much does a 140 weigh?
A 140 weighs 12,401 lb (5,625 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 12,401 lb · 5,625 kg4 WD: 6,210 |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 111.5 in · 2,832 mm4 WD: 2,515 |
| Length | 175.0 in · 4,445 mm |
| Width | 96.0 in · 2,438 mm |
| Height | 119.0 in · 3,023 mm |
| Ground clearance | 27.2 in · 692 mm4 WD: 533 |
| Front track | 60.0–84.0 in · 1,524–2,134 mm4 WD: 1,664-2,223 |
| Rear track | 62.0–106.0 in · 1,575–2,692 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 12.6 ft · 3.84 m4 WD: 4,274 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “White 140”
What oil does a 140 take, and how much?
A 140 engine takes 17.3 qt (16.4 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 17.3 qt · 16.4 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “White 140” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 86.3 qt · 81.7 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “White 140” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 26.1 qt · 24.7 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “White 140” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 140?
Within 10% of its 138 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- AGRIFULL A-140 DT Turbo138 hp engine, claimed · 1987–1991Side by side with the 140 →
- ZETOR 14145138 hp engine, claimed · 1987–1990Side by side with the 140 →
- VALMET 2005-4138 hp engine, claimed · 1986–1987Side by side with the 140 →
- VOLVO-BM-VALMET Volvo 2005138 hp engine, claimed · 1985–1987Side by side with the 140 →
- Fiat 140-90 (DT)138 hp engine, claimed · 1984–1993Side by side with the 140 →
- Fiat F-140 DT138 hp engine, claimed · 1993–1996Side by side with the 140 →
Common questions about the WHITE 140
Is a 140 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The WHITE 140 was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
What PTO does a 140 have?
A 140 has a independent 540/1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “White 140”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: White 140 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-122306 · revision 1081682. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document