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White 60

Built: 1989–1991 · Series: AMERICAN-SERIE

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The 60 from White is part of the AMERICAN series. Production: 1989–1991. The engine delivers 60 hp (44.1 kW), has 4 cylinders, with a displacement of 3,927 cm³. Rated speed is 2,200 rpm. The machine is 3,850 mm long, 2,070 mm wide and 2,460 mm high. The unladen weight is 3,148 kg. The wheelbase measures 2,426 mm. Ground clearance is 451 mm. Top speed is 30 km/h. The tank holds 75.7 litres. Transmission: 6 V/2 R and 18 V/6 R. The engine is water-cooled. Tyres: front 7.50-16 ASF (4 WD: 11.2-24 AS), rear 16.9-30 AS. The fuel is diesel. The bore measures 102.1 mm. The stroke is 119.9 mm. The compression ratio is 17:1. Construction: unit construction (no separate frame). The linkage is category II. The PTO runs at 540/1000 rpm. Rated output across the White range ranges from 42 to 213 hp; the 60 sits at the bottom of that range with 60 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the 1365 below it with 56 hp and the 2-70 above it with 71 hp. Rated output across the White range ranges from 41 to 213 hp; here the 60 sits at the bottom of that range with 60 hp. 204 White models across 21 series are on record.

The White American series – US farm tractors from White Farm Equipment: the 60 and 80 types, a four-cylinder 3,927 cm³ diesel, 44.1 to 60.3 kW

The American series represents the entry and mid-range class of the US maker White Farm Equipment, which built farm tractors for the North American market in the 1980s. The register lists the 60 and 80 types here, whose designation tracks their respective horsepower rating – a naming convention common in the US tractor industry, where the model number directly states the power class.

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The register lists 2 versions with 44.1 to 60.3 kW (60 to 82 hp) from four-cylinder engines of 3,927 cm³, unladen weights of 3,148 to 3,243 kg, lengths of 3,850 to 3,874 mm, a width of 2,070 mm and heights of 2,457 to 2,460 mm.

The American series targeted mid-sized arable farms in the US Midwest and the Great Plains, where it competed with comparable entry-level models from John Deere, Case IH and Ford; simple mechanical specification and a comparatively low purchase price were typical of this class. White Farm Equipment later became part of the wider consolidation of the US farm-machinery industry, and the American series counts today among the lesser-known chapters of that history.

On used examples, the condition of the injection pump and cooling system, the state of clutch and gearbox, the function of the hydraulics and PTO, and rust on sheet-metal parts and mudguards all count; spare parts run through independent US farm-machinery dealers and specialists in classic American tractors.

Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: White American-Serie

Technical data

Engine

Fuel	dieselcorrect
Power	60 hp (44.1 kW)correct
Rated speed	2,200 rpmcorrect
Cylinders	4correct
Displacement	3,927 cm³correct
Bore	102.1 mmcorrect
Stroke	119.9 mmcorrect
Compression ratio	17correct
Cooling	water-cooledcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Length	3,850 mmcorrect
Width	2,070 mmcorrect
Height	2,460 mmcorrect
Wheelbase	2,426 mmcorrect
Ground clearance	451 mmcorrect
Unladen weight	3,148 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Drive	rear- or four-wheel drivecorrect
Gearbox	6 V/2 R and 18 V/6 Rcorrect
Front tyres	7.50-16 ASF (4 WD: 11.2-24 AS)correct
Rear tyres	16.9-30 AScorrect
Top speed	30 km/hcorrect

Working data

Fuel tank capacity	75.7 lcorrect

Origin and approval

Construction	unit construction (no separate frame)correct

Other data

Linkage category	Cat IIcorrect
PTO speed	540/1000 rpmcorrect

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 14 kW/t (44 kW / 3.1 t)

Power class: Universal (40–100 hp)

Stronger than 41% 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 60 have?

The White 60 delivers 60 hp.

How much does the White 60 weigh?

The unladen weight is 3,148 kg.

What engine does the White 60 have?

4 cylinders, 3,927 cm³ displacement, Diesel.

How fast does the White 60 go?

Top speed is 30 km/h.

What are the dimensions of the White 60?

3,850 mm × 2,070 mm × 2,460 mm.

When was the White 60 built?

Production years: 1989–1991.

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.

A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.

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