Head to head · Utility

White 4-270 vs White 8710

White 4-270 Tractor
WhiteModel A

White 4-270

Utility

power
270 hp
displacement
638 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 4-270 specs
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WhiteModel B

White 8710

Agricultural

power
225 hp
displacement
505 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
18
Full 8710 specs
WhiteWhite 4-270
vs
WhiteWhite 8710

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,321–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 4-270 higher · +45 hp (+20%)
4-270270 hp
8710225 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

4-270 is in the 96th percentile; 8710 is in the 95th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 4-270 higher · +133 ci (+26%)
4-270638 ci
8710505 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

4-270 is in the 95th percentile; 8710 is in the 94th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
4-2706
87106
Median Utility Tractor4

4-270 is in the 93rd percentile; 8710 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 8710 higher · +2 (+13%)
4-27016
871018
Median Utility Tractor12

4-270 is in the 73rd percentile; 8710 is in the 83rd · 4,941 models

4-270 (A)8710 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecWhite 4-270White 8710Difference
ManufacturerWhiteWhiteSame
Model4-2708710—
CategoryUtilityAgricultural—

Engine

SpecWhite 4-270White 8710Difference
ManufacturerCaterpillarCummins—
Model3306 DITAC8.3A—
Power Output270hp225hp▲ 4-270+45 hp · +20%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,050RPM▲ 4-270+50 RPM · +2%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement638ci505ci▲ 4-270+133 ci · +26%
Bore4.8in4.5in▲ 4-270+0.3 in · +7%
Stroke6in5.3in▲ 4-270+0.7 in · +13%

Transmission

SpecWhite 4-270White 8710Difference
TypePartial power shiftFull power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecWhite 4-270White 8710Difference
Length273in203in▲ 4-270+70 in · +34%
WidthNot recorded98.2in—
Height127in121in▲ 4-270+6 in · +5%
Operating Weight30,215lb19,630lb▲ 4-270+10,585 lb · +54%

Hydraulics

SpecWhite 4-270White 8710Difference
System TypeClosed centerClosed center pressure-flow compensated (PFC)—
Pump Flow CapacityNot recorded35.9gpm—
PressureNot recorded2,490psi—
Steering TypeArticulated powerHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecWhite 4-270White 8710Difference
TypeNot recorded1000—
Speed 1Not recorded1,000rpm—

Tires

SpecWhite 4-270White 8710Difference
Front Tire Size18.4-3816.9R30—
Rear Tire Size18.4-3820.8R42—

Hitch & Towing

SpecWhite 4-270White 8710Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedIII/IIIN—
Hitch CategoryIIICategory 3—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded23,225lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecWhite 4-270White 8710Difference
Chassis Type4x4 articulated 4WDNot recorded—
Drive Type4WDNot recorded—
Steering TypeArticulated powerHydrostatic power—

Electrical

SpecWhite 4-270White 8710Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecWhite 4-270White 8710Difference
Coolant12galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecWhite 4-270White 8710Difference
TypeCabCabSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 96th percentile (270 hp)B · 95th percentile (225 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 95th percentile (638 ci)B · 94th percentile (505 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 93rd percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 73rd percentile (16)B · 83rd percentile (18)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 97th percentile (30,215 lb)B · 95th percentile (19,630 lb)
A · 4-270B · 8710Median Utility Tractor
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