- Articulated
- WhichTractor size: High-power
- No lab test on file
- 1983–1987
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 4-225 specs: hp, weight, years
CATERPILLAR 3208/V-8 Turbo eight-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 221.9 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
221.9 hp
165.5 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “White 4-225”, 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
- 22,758 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 31.0 gpm
- Top speed
- 24.9 mph
WHITE 4-225 specs: key facts
The WHITE 4-225 was built from 1983 to 1987.
The WHITE 4-225 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 165.5 kW (221.9 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The WHITE 4-225 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
The WHITE 4-225 has a CATERPILLAR 3208/V-8 Turbo engine, a 8-cylinder 10.43 L diesel unit.
The WHITE 4-225 weighs 10,323 kg (22,758 lb) unladen.
The WHITE 4-225 has an independent rear PTO running at 1000 rpm.
The hydraulic pump of the WHITE 4-225 delivers 117.5 L/min (31.0 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “White 4-225”
How does the 4-225 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
A maximum engine torque of 465 N·m is low for its class — 50% below the median of 924 N·m across the 83 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 95 tractors within 10% of its power, 21% carry one.
Derived by WhichTractor from 95 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does a 4-225 have?
The only figure for the 4-225 is 221.9 hp (165.5 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “White 4-225”
What engine is in a 4-225?
A 4-225 has a CATERPILLAR 3208/V-8 Turbo, a 8-cylinder 10.43 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | CATERPILLAR 3208/V-8 Turbo |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 8, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 636.2 ci · 10.43 L |
| Max torque | 343 lb·ft · 465 N·m @ 1,400 rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “White 4-225”
How much will a 4-225 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the 4-225 are below.
| System | Closed centre |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 31.0 gpm · 117.5 L/min |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 1000 rpm |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 6 splines |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “White 4-225”
What transmission does a 4-225 have?
Transmission specifications for the 4-225 are below.
| Steering | Hydrostatic articulated steering |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 24.9 mph · 40 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “White 4-225”
How much does a 4-225 weigh?
A 4-225 weighs 22,758 lb (10,323 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 22,758 lb · 10,323 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 117.8 in · 2,991 mm |
| Length | 244.0 in · 6,198 mm |
| Width | 116.0 in · 2,946 mm |
| Height | 123.0 in · 3,124 mm |
| Ground clearance | 28.7 in · 729 mm |
| Front track | 60.0–126.0 in · 1,524–3,200 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles |
| Rear track | 60.0–126.0 in · 1,524–3,200 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “White 4-225”
What oil does a 4-225 take, and how much?
A 4-225 engine takes 14.0 qt (13.25 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 14.0 qt · 13.25 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “White 4-225” · single source, not independently verified |
| Hydraulic | 92.0 qt · 87.1 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “White 4-225” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 44.0 qt · 41.6 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “White 4-225” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 4-225?
Within 10% of its 221.9 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Massey Ferguson 4800221.9 hp engine, claimed · 1980–1986Side by side with the 4-225 →
- ALLIS-CHALMERS 4 W-220220 hp engine, claimed · 1982–1984Side by side with the 4-225 →
- Case-IH 9130217.0 hp engine, claimed · 1987–1990Side by side with the 4-225 →
- Fiat 44-23227.0 hp engine, claimed · 1979–1982Side by side with the 4-225 →
- International Harvester 7388229.9 hp engine, claimed · 1981Side by side with the 4-225 →
- Ford 846229.9 hp engine, claimed · 1988–1993Side by side with the 4-225 →
Common questions about the WHITE 4-225
Is a 4-225 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The WHITE 4-225 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does a 4-225 have?
A 4-225 has a independent 1000 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 6 splines shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “White 4-225”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: White 4-225 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-122231 · revision 1080456. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document