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White 2-78 Mighty-Tow

The White 2-78 Mighty-Tow is an industrial tractor produced by White from 1967 to 1976 in Charles City, Iowa, USA. It features a 78 hp engine with options for Oliver 4.6L 6-cylinder diesel or 4.3L 6-cylinder gasoline engines. The tractor offers multiple transmission options including 6-speed, 12-speed Hydra-Power, and 6-speed power shuttle. It is a two-wheel drive tractor with manual or optional power steering and disc brakes. The open operator station has an optional cab. Hydraulics provide 2250 psi pressure and 28 gpm pump flow on loader-backhoe models. The rear PTO operates at 540/1000 RPM. Dimensions vary with configurations, with a wheelbase of 89.5 inches and shipping weight ranging from 5475 to 11950 pounds. Attachments include front-end loaders and backhoes with detailed specifications for lift, breakout force, digging depth, and reach.
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White 2-78 Mighty-Tow tractor
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for White 2-78 Mighty-Tow

Power
Engine power78 hp (58.2 kW)
Drawbar (claimed)57 hp (42.5 kW)
Engine
Fuel tank27.5 gal (104.1 L)
Oliver diesel6-cylinder, liquid-cooled, displacement 283 ci (4.6 L), bore/stroke 3.875x4.00 inches (98 x 102 mm), power 78 hp (58.2 kW), air cleaner dry, compression 16:1, rated RPM 2200, starter electric 12 volts, oil capacity 8 qts (7.6 L), coolant capacity 20 qts (18.9 L)
Engine optionsOliver 4.6L 6-cyl diesel, Oliver 4.3L 6-cyl gasoline
Oliver gasoline6-cylinder, liquid-cooled, displacement 265 ci (4.3 L), bore/stroke 3.75x4.00 inches (95 x 102 mm), air cleaner dry, compression 8.5:1, rated RPM 2200, starter electric, oil capacity 8 qts (7.6 L), coolant capacity 20 qts (18.9 L)
Variants
2-782WD industrial
4-784WD industrial
2-78-15LL2WD backhoe
4-78-15LL4WD backhoe
Oliver 1650farm tractor
Hydraulics
Pressure2250 psi (155.1 bar)
Pump flow28 gpm (106.0 lpm) (Rated flow of loader-backhoe model)
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesDisc brakes
Steeringmanual, power (optional)
Operator stationOpen operator station. Cab optional.
Production
TypeIndustrial tractor
Built inCharles City, Iowa, USA
ManufacturerWhite
Years produced1967 - 1976
Attachments
Backhoe
TypeWhite Backhoe
Swing Arc180°
Digging depth180 inches (457 cm)
Loading height111 inches (281 cm)
Reach from pivot201.75 inches (512 cm)
Transport height121.5 inches (308 cm)
Front-end loader
Dump time2.4s
Dump angle43°
Raise time4.3s
Bucket width76 inches (193 cm), 96 inches (243 cm) (Light-duty materials bucket)
Lift capacity4525 lbs (2052 kg) full at pin
Breakout force6600 lbs (2993 kg) at pin
Reach (dumped)32.75 inches (83 cm)
Height (at pin)135 inches (342 cm)
Clearance (dumped)108.5 inches (275 cm)
Rollback (ground line)32°
Transmission
6-speed6 forward and 2 reverse gears, 304.8mm dry disc clutch, oil capacity 32 qts (30.3 L)
12-speed Hydra-Power12 forward and 4 reverse gears
Transmission options6-speed, 12-speed, 6-speed power shuttle
6-speed Reverse-O-Torc power shuttle6 forward and reverse gears, wet disc clutch
Dimensions & Tires
Width77 inches (195 cm)
Length147.25 inches (tractor) (374 cm), 291 inches (loader-backhoe) (739 cm)
Rear tire16.9x28, 14.00x24, 18.00x26
Wheelbase89.5 inches (227 cm)
Front tire7.50x18, 8.25x20, 11.00x16
Rear tread60.25/71.5 inches (153/181 cm)
Front tread60 inches (152 cm)
Shipping weight5475 lbs (tractor) (2483 kg), 11950 lbs (loader-backhoe) (5420 kg)
Height (steering wheel)79.25 inches (201 cm)
Power Take-off (PTO)
Engine RPM543@2200, 1008@2200
Rear PTO Type540/1000 (1.375)

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