• 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

Illustration of the 1987–1990 WHITE 160, a 160 hp farm tractor, four-wheel-drive version, a drawing generated from its specification record
Illustration — not a photograph · four-wheel-drive version

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.

Engine, claimed (gross/net not stated)
159.8 hp

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.

Engine — 160 engine specifications
Make & modelCUMMINS CT 6-830
Cylinders6, liquid-cooled
Displacement505.5 ci · 8.28 L
Max torque421 lb·ft · 571 N·m @ 1,500 rpm
Electrical system12 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.

Hydraulics & PTO — 160 hydraulics and PTO specifications
SystemOpen centre
Pump flow22.0 gpm · 83.3 L/min
Lift at ends7,035 lb · 3,191 kg
Rear PTOIndependent, engine-driven, 1000 rpm
PTO shaft1 3/8"- 21 splines

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “White 160”

What transmission does a 160 have?

Transmission specifications for the 160 are below.

Transmission — 160 transmission specifications
SteeringHydrostatic steering
Top speed18.6 mph · 30 km/h

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “White 160”

How much does a 160 weigh?

A 160 weighs 13,195 lb (5,985 kg) unladen.

Weights & dimensions — 160 weights and dimensions
Unladen weight13,195 lb · 5,985 kg4 WD: 6,660
Wheelbase112.0 in · 2,845 mm4 WD: 2,286
Length180.0 in · 4,572 mm
Width96.0 in · 2,438 mm
Height120.0 in · 3,048 mm
Ground clearance23.0 in · 584 mm
Front track60.0–80.0 in · 1,524–2,032 mm4 WD: 1,549-2,210
Rear track65.0–106.0 in · 1,651–2,692 mm
Turning radius, braked13.6 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.

160 fluid capacities, grades and service intervals
SystemCapacity
Engine oil23.6 qt · 22.3 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “White 160” · single source, not independently verified
Transmission & hydraulic86.3 qt · 81.7 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “White 160” · single source, not independently verified
Cooling system26.7 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.

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 checked

14 SEP 2026

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