- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Compact
- No lab test on file
- 1986–1988
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 43 specs: hp, weight, years
ISUZU C-240 four-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 44.9 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
44.9 hp
33.5 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “White 43”, 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
- 3,748 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 8.4 gpm
- Top speed
- 15.5 mph
WHITE 43 specs: key facts
The WHITE 43 was built from 1986 to 1988.
The WHITE 43 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 33.5 kW (44.9 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The WHITE 43 was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
The WHITE 43 has a ISUZU C-240 engine, a 4-cylinder 2.38 L diesel unit.
The WHITE 43 weighs 1,700 kg (3,748 lb) unladen.
The WHITE 43 has an independent rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The hydraulic pump of the WHITE 43 delivers 31.8 L/min (8.4 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “White 43”
How does the 43 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
A maximum engine torque of 133 N·m is low for its class — 18% below the median of 162 N·m across the 243 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 323 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does a 43 have?
The only figure for the 43 is 44.9 hp (33.5 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “White 43”
What engine is in a 43?
A 43 has an ISUZU C-240, a 4-cylinder 2.38 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | ISUZU C-240 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 145.3 ci · 2.38 L |
| Max torque | 98 lb·ft · 133 N·m @ 1,400 rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “White 43”
How much will a 43 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the 43 are below.
| System | Open centre |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 8.4 gpm · 31.8 L/min |
| Hitch category | Category 1 |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540 rpm @ 2,332 engine rpm |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 6 splines |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “White 43”
What transmission does a 43 have?
Transmission specifications for the 43 are below.
| Steering | Hydrostatic steering |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “White 43”
How much does a 43 weigh?
A 43 weighs 3,748 lb (1,700 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 3,748 lb · 1,700 kg4 WD: 1,850 |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 79.3 in · 2,015 mm |
| Length | 136.4 in · 3,465 mm |
| Width | 61.2 in · 1,555 mm |
| Height | 79.7 in · 2,025 mm |
| Ground clearance | 13.6 in · 345 mm |
| Front track | 45.3–61.0 in · 1,150–1,550 mm4 WD: 1,220/1,470; the article lists alternatives |
| Rear track | 48.0–63.8 in · 1,220–1,620 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 9.3 ft · 2.85 m4 WD: 2,946 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “White 43”
Which tractors compare with a 43?
Within 10% of its 44.9 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- John Deere 1546 FA45.1 hp engine, claimed · 1996–2003Side by side with the 43 →
- Deutz-Fahr DX 50V45.2 hp engine, claimed · 1978–1985Side by side with the 43 →
- Case-IH 385 (DT)45.3 hp engine, claimed · 1985–1990Side by side with the 43 →
- Fiat 470 (V/DT)45.3 hp engine, claimed · 1980Side by side with the 43 →
- SOMECA 470 (TD)45.3 hp engine, claimed · 1980Side by side with the 43 →
- Fiat 45-66 V (DT/V)44.4 hp engine, claimed · 1985–1992Side by side with the 43 →
Common questions about the WHITE 43
Is a 43 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The WHITE 43 was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
What PTO does a 43 have?
A 43 has a independent 540 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 6 splines shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “White 43”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: White 43 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-122299 · revision 1081511. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document