White 2-135 – 2-180 Field Boss

In the autumn of 1974, the Minneapolis-Moline G1355 and its red sister model, the White 2270, were replaced by the silver-colored White 2-150. The engine continued to be the 9.6-liter Hercules used by Minneapolis-Moline. The transmission was an Oliver unsynchronized 6+2 (with a high-speed range of 18+6). The clutch was a 14-inch ceramic type, and the dry disc brakes had 3 discs. The power take-off clutch was hydraulic, and the standard speed was 1000 rpm. The closed hydraulic system had a 75-liter pump, and the lift device featured draft sensing. The cab, equipped with a three-sided front, was an optional accessory.

Just two years later, significant updates were introduced. The engine was changed to a 7.8-liter turbocharged one. There were now two models: 2-135 and 2-155. The high-speed range became a standard feature, and the brakes were replaced with oil-immersed types. The cab noise level was lowered to a competitive 80 decibels.

In 1978, the 2-180 model was introduced, featuring a Caterpillar 10.4-liter V8 and two 13-inch clutch discs. A new feature was the digital Accra-Tach meter, which could display engine speed, driving speed, or PTO speed. A photo of the four-wheel-drive model was now included in the brochure, but no technical details were provided. Models 2-135, 2-155, and 2-180 were sold in Central and Southern European countries.

After White’s bankruptcy in 1981, production continued under the brand WFE with red decals. A more significant update came with the 1982 Series 3, which featured a quiet and airtight cab representing the best of its time. No more control rods were present in the cab, and the noise level was successfully reduced to 75.5 decibels.

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