- 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 160 specs: hp, weight, years
CUMMINS CT 6-830 six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 159.8 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
159.8 hp
119.2 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “White 160”, 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
- 13,195 lb
- 3-point lift
- 7,035 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 22.0 gpm
- Top speed
- 18.6 mph
WHITE 160 specs: key facts
The WHITE 160 was built from 1987 to 1990.
The WHITE 160 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 119.2 kW (159.8 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The WHITE 160 was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
The WHITE 160 has a CUMMINS CT 6-830 engine, a 6-cylinder 8.28 L diesel unit.
The WHITE 160 weighs 5,985 kg (13,195 lb) unladen.
The WHITE 160 has an independent rear PTO running at 1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the WHITE 160 lifts 3,191 kg (7,035 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the WHITE 160 delivers 83.3 L/min (22.0 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “White 160”
How does the 160 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
A three-point lift at the lower links of 3,191 kg is low for its class — 52% below the median of 6,680 kg across the 114 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
A 133 L fuel tank is low for its class — 55% below the median of 298 L across the 163 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
The power figure is a manufacturer claim, not a measurement. No laboratory test report exists for this machine. Of the 168 tractors within 10% of its power, 10% carry one.
Derived by WhichTractor from 168 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does a 160 have?
The only figure for the 160 is 159.8 hp (119.2 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “White 160”
What engine is in a 160?
A 160 has a CUMMINS CT 6-830, a 6-cylinder 8.28 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | CUMMINS CT 6-830 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 505.5 ci · 8.28 L |
| Max torque | 421 lb·ft · 571 N·m @ 1,500 rpm |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “White 160”
How much will a 160 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A 160 lifts 7,035 lb (3,191 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| System | Open centre |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 22.0 gpm · 83.3 L/min |
| Lift at ends | 7,035 lb · 3,191 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 1000 rpm |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 21 splines |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “White 160”
What transmission does a 160 have?
Transmission specifications for the 160 are below.
| Steering | Hydrostatic steering |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “White 160”
How much does a 160 weigh?
A 160 weighs 13,195 lb (5,985 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 13,195 lb · 5,985 kg4 WD: 6,660 |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 112.0 in · 2,845 mm4 WD: 2,286 |
| Length | 180.0 in · 4,572 mm |
| Width | 96.0 in · 2,438 mm |
| Height | 120.0 in · 3,048 mm |
| Ground clearance | 23.0 in · 584 mm |
| Front track | 60.0–80.0 in · 1,524–2,032 mm4 WD: 1,549-2,210 |
| Rear track | 65.0–106.0 in · 1,651–2,692 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 13.6 ft · 4.15 m4 WD: 4,216 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “White 160”
What oil does a 160 take, and how much?
A 160 engine takes 23.6 qt (22.3 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 23.6 qt · 22.3 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “White 160” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 86.3 qt · 81.7 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “White 160” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 26.7 qt · 25.3 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “White 160” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 160?
Within 10% of its 159.8 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- AGCO-ALLIS 9755159.8 hp engine, claimed · 1998–2001Side by side with the 160 →
- WHITE 8510159.8 hp engine, claimed · 1998–2001Side by side with the 160 →
- Agco DT-160159.8 hp engine, claimed · 2002–2004Side by side with the 160 →
- Massey Ferguson 8245160.0 hp engine, claimed · 1999–2003Side by side with the 160 →
- VALMET 2105-4160.8 hp engine, claimed · 1986–1987Side by side with the 160 →
- VOLVO-BM-VALMET Volvo 2105160.8 hp engine, claimed · 1985–1987Side by side with the 160 →
Common questions about the WHITE 160
Is a 160 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The WHITE 160 was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
What PTO does a 160 have?
A 160 has a independent 1000 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 21 splines shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “White 160”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: White 160 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-122307 · revision 1081685. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document