- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: High-power
- No lab test on file
- 1987–1990
It sits on the standard-size/high-power boundary, so either size is a fair description. 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 185 specs: hp, weight, years
CUMMINS CTA 6-830 six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 185.5 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
185.5 hp
138.3 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “White 185”, 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
- 13,492 lb
- 3-point lift
- 7,035 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 22.0 gpm
- Top speed
- 18.6 mph
WHITE 185 specs: key facts
The WHITE 185 was built from 1987 to 1990.
The WHITE 185 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 138.3 kW (185.5 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The WHITE 185 was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
The WHITE 185 has a CUMMINS CTA 6-830 engine, a 6-cylinder 8.28 L diesel unit.
The WHITE 185 weighs 6,120 kg (13,492 lb) unladen.
The WHITE 185 has an independent rear PTO running at 1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the WHITE 185 lifts 3,191 kg (7,035 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the WHITE 185 delivers 83.3 L/min (22.0 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “White 185”
How does the 185 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
A three-point lift at the lower links of 3,191 kg is low for its class — 55% below the median of 7,150 kg across the 97 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
A maximum engine torque of 571 N·m is low for its class — 24% below the median of 750 N·m across the 109 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
A 133 L fuel tank is low for its class — 64% below the median of 374 L across the 126 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Worth knowing:
An unladen mass of 6,120 kg is low for its class — 18% below the median of 7,426 kg across the 135 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 135 tractors within 10% of its power, 13% carry one.
Derived by WhichTractor from 135 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does an 185 have?
The only figure for the 185 is 185.5 hp (138.3 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “White 185”
What engine is in an 185?
An 185 has a CUMMINS CTA 6-830, a 6-cylinder 8.28 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | CUMMINS CTA 6-830 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 505.5 ci · 8.28 L |
| Max torque | 421 lb·ft · 571 N·m @ 1,500 rpm |
| Injection | Direct injection |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “White 185”
How much will an 185 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
An 185 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 teilig |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “White 185”
What transmission does an 185 have?
Transmission specifications for the 185 are below.
| Clutch | Pedal-operated dry double clutch |
|---|---|
| Steering | Hydrostatic steering |
| Top speed | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “White 185”
How much does an 185 weigh?
An 185 weighs 13,492 lb (6,120 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 13,492 lb · 6,120 kg4 WD: 6,795 |
|---|---|
| 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 185”
What oil does an 185 take, and how much?
An 185 engine takes 24.6 qt (23.3 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 24.6 qt · 23.3 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “White 185” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 86.3 qt · 81.7 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “White 185” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 26.7 qt · 25.3 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “White 185” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with an 185?
Within 10% of its 185.5 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Case-IH Magnum 7220185.5 hp engine, claimed · 1994–1997Side by side with the 185 →
- Schlüter 1900 TV-LS ( TVL-LS )185 hp engine, claimed · 1987–1988Side by side with the 185 →
- Schlüter Super 1800 TVL-Special185 hp engine, claimed · 1986–1987Side by side with the 185 →
- Hürlimann H-6190 Master186 hp engine, claimed · 1992–2001Side by side with the 185 →
- Lamborghini 190 Racing186 hp engine, claimed · 1992–2001Side by side with the 185 →
- SAME Titan 190186 hp engine, claimed · 1992–2001Side by side with the 185 →
Common questions about the WHITE 185
Is an 185 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The WHITE 185 was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
What PTO does an 185 have?
An 185 has a independent 1000 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 21 teilig shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “White 185”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: White 185 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-122308 · revision 1081688. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document