White Field Boss 185 Specs ( 1986-1989 )
Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor / Built in Coldwater, Ohio, USA / Original price was $61,000 in 1989 |
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| Manufacturer | White |
Engine
| Engine type | CDC-Cummins 8.3L 6-cyl diesel |
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| Air cleaner | dual paper elements |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.49x5.32 inches (114 x 135 mm) |
| Compression | 16.5:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 26.6 qts (25.2 L) |
| Description | CDC-Cummins / turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled inline |
| Displacement | 504.5 ci (8.3 L) |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Oil capacity | 23.5 qts (22.2 L) |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Drawbar (tested) | 163.56 hp (122.0 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 185 hp (138.0 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 187.55 hp (139.9 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | 355.6mm dry discs |
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| Description | Six forward and two reverse gears with an over and under powershift for each gear. |
| Gears | 18 forward and 6 reverse |
| Transmission | 3x6 Over/Under |
| Transmission type | 18-speed partial powershift |
| Type | partial powershift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab standard with air-conditioning. Optional radio, cassette, and 8-track. |
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| Description | Power steering / Independent hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Differential lock | hydraulic rear |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Final drives | planetary |
Capacity
| Fuel | 74 gal (280.1 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 23 gal (87.1 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 23 gal (87.1 L) |
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| Pressure | 2250 psi (155.1 bar) |
| Pump flow | 22 gpm (83.3 lpm) |
| Type | closed center pressure compensated |
| Valves | 2 or 3 |
Hitch
| Control | position and draft control |
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| Rear lift | 7035 lbs (3191 kg) |
| Rear Type | III/II |
PTO
| Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
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| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
Electrical
| Batteries | 2 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 62 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Clearance (front axle) | 23 inches (58 cm) |
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| 2WD Front tread | 60 to 80 inches (152 to 203 cm) |
| 2WD Height | 120 inches (304 cm) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 112 inches (284 cm) |
| 4WD Clearance (front axle) | 17 inches (43 cm) |
| 4WD Front tread | 61 to 87 inches (154 to 220 cm) |
| 4WD Height | 122 inches (309 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 90 inches (228 cm) |
| Bar rear axle | 3.75 by 96 inches (95 by 2438 mm) / 3.75 by 115 inches (95 by 2921 mm) |
| Clearance (drawbar) | 16.7 inches (42 cm) |
| Clearance (rear axle) | 28.7 inches (72 cm) |
| Length | 168 inches (426 cm) |
| Rear tread | 65 to 106 inches (165 to 269 cm) / 65 to 126 inches (165 to 320 cm) |
| Width | 98 inches (248 cm) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 112 inches (284 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 90 inches (228 cm) |
| Front tire | 14L-16 |
| Rear tire | 20.8R-38 |
| Weight | 13600 to 17150 pounds |
| Ag front | 14L-16 |
| Ag rear | 20.8R-38 |
185 Serial Numbers
| 1986 | 400659 (Field Boss 185) |
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| 1987 | 400887 (Field Boss 185) / 400881 (185) |
| 1988 | 401579 (185) |
| 1989 | 402761 (185) |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Location: | Left side of frame, near step |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1608
| Description | Diesel 18-speed 4WDApril 5 - 18, 1988Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1608 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 4-direct used for power test. / Gear 2-over used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 10.9 gal/hour (41.3 l/hour) / 11.1 gal/hour (42.0 l/hour) / 10.8 gal/hour (40.9 l/hour) |
| Max power | 163.56 hp (122.0 kW) |
| Max pull | 18,318 lbs (8309 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 187.55 hp (139.9 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 192.38 hp (143.5 kW) |
References
| Description | Field Boss 185 published in 1987, by White / White 185 published in 1987 |
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White 185 Weight
| 2WD Shipping | 13600 lbs (6168 kg) |
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| 4WD Operating | 17150 lbs (7779 kg) |
| 4WD Shipping | 15100 lbs (6849 kg) |
| Ballasted | 18770 lbs (8514 kg) |