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White 1870

Built: 1973–1974 · Series: 70 er-Baureihe

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The White 1870 is a model in the 70er series. Production: 1973–1974. The engine delivers 98 hp (72.1 kW), has 6 cylinders, with a displacement of 7,391 cm³. Rated speed is 1,800 rpm. The machine is 4,458 mm long, 2,426 mm wide and 2,172 mm high. The unladen weight is 5,397 kg. The wheelbase measures 2,819 mm. Ground clearance is 546 mm. Top speed is 30 km/h. The tank holds 151.5 litres. Transmission: 6 V/2 R or 18 V/6 R. The engine is water-cooled. Tyres: front 10.00-16, rear 18.4-38. The model was built in USA. The fuel is Diesel/LPG. The bore measures 111.13 mm. The stroke is 127 mm. Construction: frame construction. The linkage is category II/III. Its predecessor was the Minneapolis-Moline 1870. The PTO runs at 540/1000 rpm. The 70 er-Baureihe series covers 5 models. Rated output within it ranges from 42 to 150 hp; the 1870 sits in the middle of that range with 98 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the 1470 below it with 78 hp and the 2270 above it with 150 hp. Unladen weight within it ranges from 1,870 to 7,754 kg; here the 1870 sits in the middle of that range with 5,397 kg. 204 White models across 21 series are on record.

White 70 range – five tractors from White 1270 to 2270: 30.9 to 110.3 kW, three- to six-cylinder engines, some with Fiat engines, two types with diesel/LPG operation

White Farm Equipment's 70 range, which grew out of White Motor Corporation's takeover of several US tractor makers such as Oliver and Minneapolis-Moline, spans with the types 1270, 1365, 1470, 1870 and 2270 a wide range from compact to large field tractor. The four-digit type designation orders the range roughly by power class. According to the register, the engines on two of the five types come from Fiat, pointing to individual units sourced from Fiat's European programme.

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The register lists here 5 versions with 30.9 to 110.3 kW (41 to 150 hp) from three- to six-cylinder engines of 2,592 to 9,586 cm³, torque of 147 to 279 Nm and rated speeds of 1,800 to 2,400 rpm. Unladen weights range from 1,870 to 7,754 kg, length from 2,921 to 4,648 mm, width from 1,597 to 2,426 mm and height from 1,489 to 2,515 mm; two types run optionally on diesel/LPG, three on diesel alone.

With its wide span from compact to large tractor, White covered several market segments at once with a single range in the 1970s and 1980s, from the small mixed farm to large-scale arable operations. The diesel/LPG variants targeted operations relying on the liquid-petroleum-gas fuelling common in North America.

Buying used White 70-range models, the LPG variants call for checking the gas system and ignition equipment, the diesel engines the cooling system and injection pump, and the larger types the transmission and rear axle. As White Farm Equipment no longer exists, parts run through specialist dealers for Oliver and White tractors and, for the Fiat engines, through the Fiat parts network.

Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: White 70er-Baureihe

Technical data

Engine

Fuel	Diesel/LPGcorrect
Power	98 hp (72.1 kW)correct
Rated speed	1,800 rpmcorrect
Cylinders	6correct
Displacement	7,391 cm³correct
Bore	111.13 mmcorrect
Stroke	127 mmcorrect
Cooling	water-cooledcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Length	4,458 mmcorrect
Width	2,426 mmcorrect
Height	2,172 mmcorrect
Wheelbase	2,819 mmcorrect
Ground clearance	546 mmcorrect
Unladen weight	5,397 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Drive	rear-wheel drivecorrect
Gearbox	6 V/2 R or 18 V/6 Rcorrect
Front tyres	10.00-16correct
Rear tyres	18.4-38correct
Top speed	30 km/hcorrect

Working data

Fuel tank capacity	151.5 lcorrect

Origin and approval

Plant	USAcorrect
Construction	frame constructioncorrect

Other data

Linkage category	Cat II/IIIcorrect
PTO speed	540/1000 rpmcorrect
Predecessor	Minneapolis-Moline 1870correct

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 13.4 kW/t (72 kW / 5.4 t)

Power class: Universal (40–100 hp)

Stronger than 65% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,663 models with a stated power figure.

Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the White 1870 have?

The White 1870 delivers 98 hp.

How much does the White 1870 weigh?

The unladen weight is 5,397 kg.

What engine does the White 1870 have?

6 cylinders, 7,391 cm³ displacement, Diesel/LPG.

How fast does the White 1870 go?

Top speed is 30 km/h.

What are the dimensions of the White 1870?

4,458 mm × 2,426 mm × 2,172 mm.

When was the White 1870 built?

Production years: 1973–1974.

What to check before buying

Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
Check front and rear tyre sizes: mismatched pairs strain the drivetrain.
Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.

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