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White 80

Built: 1989–1991 · Series: AMERICAN-SERIE

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The White 80 is a model in the AMERICAN series. Production: 1989–1991. The engine delivers 82 hp (60.3 kW), has 4 cylinders, with a displacement of 3,927 cm³. Rated speed is 2,200 rpm. The machine is 3,874 mm long, 2,070 mm wide and 2,457 mm high. The unladen weight is 3,243 kg. The wheelbase measures 2,426 mm. Ground clearance is 481 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 17.5:1. 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 80 sits in the lower part of that range with 82 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the 700 below it with 78 hp and the 2-85 above it with 86 hp. Rated output across the White range ranges from 41 to 213 hp; here the 80 sits in the lower part of that range with 82 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

Fueldieselcorrect
Power82 hp (60.3 kW)correct
Rated speed2,200 rpmcorrect
Cylinders4correct
Displacement3,927 cm³correct
Bore102.1 mmcorrect
Stroke119.9 mmcorrect
Compression ratio17.5correct
Coolingwater-cooledcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Length3,874 mmcorrect
Width2,070 mmcorrect
Height2,457 mmcorrect
Wheelbase2,426 mmcorrect
Ground clearance481 mmcorrect
Unladen weight3,243 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Driverear- or four-wheel drivecorrect
Gearbox6 V/2 R and 18 V/6 Rcorrect
Front tyres7.50-16 ASF (4 WD: 11.2-24 AS)correct
Rear tyres16.9-30 AScorrect
Top speed30 km/hcorrect

Working data

Fuel tank capacity75.7 lcorrect

Origin and approval

Constructionunit construction (no separate frame)correct

Other data

Linkage categoryCat IIcorrect
PTO speed540/1000 rpmcorrect

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 18.6 kW/t (60 kW / 3.2 t)

Power class: Universal (40–100 hp)

Stronger than 57% 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 80 have?

The White 80 delivers 82 hp.

How much does the White 80 weigh?

The unladen weight is 3,243 kg.

What engine does the White 80 have?

4 cylinders, 3,927 cm³ displacement, Diesel.

How fast does the White 80 go?

Top speed is 30 km/h.

What are the dimensions of the White 80?

3,874 mm × 2,070 mm × 2,457 mm.

When was the White 80 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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