- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- No lab test on file
- 1976–1982
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 2-85 specs: hp, weight, years
Perkins A 6.354 six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 84.9 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
84.9 hp
63.3 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “White 2-85”, 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
- 11,700 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 20.0 gpm
- Top speed
- 15.5 mph
WHITE 2-85 specs: key facts
The WHITE 2-85 was built from 1976 to 1982.
The WHITE 2-85 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 63.3 kW (84.9 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The WHITE 2-85 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The WHITE 2-85 has a Perkins A 6.354 engine, a 6-cylinder 5.80 L diesel unit.Source 1
The WHITE 2-85 weighs 5,307 kg (11,700 lb) unladen.
The WHITE 2-85 has a rear PTO running at 1000 rpm.
The hydraulic pump of the WHITE 2-85 delivers 75.7 L/min (20.0 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “White 2-85”
How does the 2-85 compare with its class?
- Strength:
A hydraulic pump flow of 75.7 L/min is high for its class — 70% above the median of 44.5 L/min across the 295 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
Six forward gears is low for its class — 50% below the median of 12 across the 362 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Worth knowing:
An unladen mass of 5,307 kg is high for its class — 51% above the median of 3,508 kg across the 369 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 370 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does a 2-85 have?
The only figure for the 2-85 is 84.9 hp (63.3 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “White 2-85”
What engine is in a 2-85?
A 2-85 has a Perkins A 6.354, a 6-cylinder 5.80 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | Perkins A 6.354 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooledSource 2 |
| Displacement | 353.8 ci · 5.80 L |
| Max torque | 260 lb·ft · 352 N·m @ 1,250 rpmSource 2 |
| Electrical system | 12 VSource 2 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 699”
How much will a 2-85 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the 2-85 are below.
| System | Open centre |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 20.0 gpm · 75.7 L/min |
| Rear PTO | 1000 rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “White 2-85”
What transmission does a 2-85 have?
Transmission specifications for the 2-85 are below.
| Clutch | Pedal-operated dry single-plate clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Pedal-operated hydraulic dry double-disc brake acting on differential half-shafts |
| Steering | Hydrostatic steering |
| Top speed | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “White 2-85”
How much does a 2-85 weigh?
A 2-85 weighs 11,700 lb (5,307 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 11,700 lb · 5,307 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in · 2,616 mm |
| Length | 178.1 in · 4,524 mm |
| Width | 80.6 in · 2,047 mm |
| Height | 85.5 in · 2,172 mm |
| Ground clearance | 25.6 in · 650 mm |
| Front track | 60.0–84.0 in · 1,524–2,134 mm |
| Rear track | 68.0–94.0 in · 1,727–2,388 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 12.9 ft · 3.93 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “White 2-85”
What oil does a 2-85 take, and how much?
A 2-85 engine takes 16.0 qt (15.1 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 16.0 qt · 15.1 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “White 2-85” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 32.0 qt · 30.3 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “White 2-85” · single source, not independently verified |
| Hydraulic | 20.0 qt · 18.9 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “White 2-85” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 24.0 qt · 22.7 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “White 2-85” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 2-85?
Within 10% of its 84.9 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- John Deere 2850 (A)84.9 hp engine, claimed · 1986–1994Side by side with the 2-85 →
- ALLIS-CHALMERS 190 XT84.9 hp engine, claimed · 1965–1971Side by side with the 2-85 →
- J.I. Case 97085.7 hp engine, claimed · 1969–1978Side by side with the 2-85 →
- Steyr 988 (a)83.9 hp engine, claimed · 1977–1979Side by side with the 2-85 →
- Renault 851 (S)83.9 hp engine, claimed · 1974–1989Side by side with the 2-85 →
- Renault 851-4 (S)83.9 hp engine, claimed · 1974–1989Side by side with the 2-85 →
Common questions about the WHITE 2-85
Is a 2-85 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The WHITE 2-85 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a 2-85 have?
A 2-85 has a 1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “White 2-85”; and Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 699”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Massey Ferguson MF 699 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-86971 · revision 901632. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: White 2-85 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-122196 · revision 1080019. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document