White Field Boss 2-180 Specs ( 1977-1987 )
Overview
The White Field Boss 2-180 is a row-crop farm tractor produced between 1977 and 1987, featuring a 10.4L Caterpillar 8-cylinder diesel engine. This model is equipped with an 18-speed partial powershift transmission and was available in both two-wheel and four-wheel drive configurations. It reached a tested PTO output of 181.89 hp and was originally priced at 55,200 dollars in 1982.
Ideal Applications
Powertrain and Transmission Configuration:
The tractor utilizes a Caterpillar 3208 liquid-cooled engine paired with a 3x6 Over/Under transmission that provides 18 forward and 6 reverse gears via a dry disc clutch.
Verified Mechanical Performance:
According to Nebraska Tractor Test 1287, the 2WD variant achieved a maximum pull of 15,499 lbs and a drawbar power of 158.97 hp while consuming 12.6 gallons of fuel per hour at maximum power.
Chassis and Operator Environment:
This model features a 112-inch wheelbase and comes standard with a cab equipped with air-conditioning, power steering, and independent hydraulic wet disc brakes.
Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor / Original price was $55,200 in 1982 |
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| Manufacturer | White |
Engine
| Engine type | Caterpillar 10.4L 8-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 74 gal (280.1 L) |
| Air cleaner | dual paper elements |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.50x5.00 inches (114 x 127 mm) |
| Compression | 16.5:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 46.5 qts (44.0 L) |
| Description | Caterpillar 3208 / diesel / 8-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 636 ci (10.4 L) |
| Power | 210 hp (156.6 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2800 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Drawbar (tested) | 158.97 hp (118.5 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 180 hp (134.2 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 181.89 hp (135.6 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc |
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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 |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
Hydraulics
| Pump flow | 22 gpm (83.3 lpm) |
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| Type | closed center |
| Valves | 2 |
Hitch
| Rear Type | III |
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PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
Electrical
| Batteries | 2 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Operating weight | 18280 lbs*Two-wheel drive tractor with 20.8-42 rear duals and no ballast. (8291 kg) |
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| Shipping weight | 16000 lbs (7257 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 112 inches (284 cm) |
| Front tire | 14L-16 |
| Rear tire | 20.8-38 |
| Weight | 16000 to 18280 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 112 inches (284 cm) |
| Ag front | 14L-16 |
| Ag rear | 20.8-38 |
2-180 Serial Number Location
| Description | Serial number on the bottom left of the instrument console, above the step. |
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Nebraska Tractor Test 1287
| Description | Diesel 18-speed 2WDSeptember 15 - 23, 1978Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1287 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 4-direct used for power test. / Gear 2-direct used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 12.6 gal/hour (47.7 l/hour) / 12.4 gal/hour (46.9 l/hour) |
| Max power | 158.97 hp (118.5 kW) |
| Max pull | 15499 lbs (7030 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 181.89 hp (135.6 kW) |
References
| Description | 1978 Farm Equipment Line published by White / 1979 Farm Equipment Line published by White / Field Boss Tractors published in 1983, by White |
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