USED WHITE 2-155

This 1979 White 2-155 tractor for sale in Dundee, Iowa has been repowered with a seller-reported Cummins 5.9L turbo diesel producing approximately 173 horsepower. The seller reports that the engine conversion was professionally completed by Del-Clay Implement in Edgewood, Iowa. Equipped with an enclosed cab, heat, air conditioning, rear weights, three-point hitch, PTO, and hydraulic system, this modified White row-crop tractor is built around a substantial agricultural platform.
The asking price has been reduced again. Originally advertised at $22,000, then lowered to $19,900, this tractor is now offered at $17,900.
For buyers searching for a used high-horsepower farm tractor, Cummins-powered tractor, or White 2-155 in Iowa, this machine offers an unusual combination of classic White construction and a later Cummins diesel conversion.
Available in Dundee, Iowa, this 1979 White 2-155 tractor for sale has been repowered with a seller-reported Cummins 5.9L turbo diesel producing approximately 173 horsepower. The conversion was reportedly completed professionally by Del-Clay Implement in Edgewood, Iowa, giving this classic White row-crop tractor a widely supported Cummins diesel powerplant while retaining the substantial White 2-155 chassis and agricultural platform.
The price has now been reduced for the second time. Originally offered at $22,000, the tractor was lowered to $19,900 and is now priced at just $17,900.
For buyers looking for an older high-horsepower farm tractor with a significant engine upgrade, enclosed cab, heat, air conditioning, rear weights, three-point hitch, PTO, and hydraulic capability, this White 2-155 deserves consideration.
Cummins 5.9L Turbo Diesel Repower
The most notable feature of this tractor is the engine conversion.
According to the seller, the original White-Hercules engine was replaced with a Cummins 5.9L turbo diesel, and the current setup produces approximately 173 horsepower.
The seller reports that the conversion was professionally completed by Del-Clay Implement in Edgewood, Iowa.
For buyers familiar with agricultural, construction, industrial, and truck equipment, the Cummins 5.9L engine family is widely recognized. The conversion gives this tractor a substantially different engine platform from its original factory configuration.
Because this is a modified tractor rather than a factory-original powertrain, buyers should verify the exact Cummins engine model, serial number, CPL, horsepower calibration, cooling arrangement, engine mounts, electrical system, throttle linkage, and driveline connection during inspection.
Built Around the Heavy White 2-155 Platform
The White 2-155 was developed as a large row-crop tractor intended for demanding agricultural applications.
Factory information for the model commonly lists an 18-forward and 6-reverse Hydraul-Shift partial powershift transmission, a closed-center hydraulic system, independent 1,000-RPM PTO, Category II/III three-point hitch, and substantial operating weight.
That basic platform made the 2-155 suitable for fieldwork where tractor weight, horsepower, hydraulic capability, and drawbar performance were important.
Depending on the implement, current tractor configuration, field conditions, and ballast, potential applications may include:

Primary and secondary tillage
Field cultivation
Planting
Grain cart work
Manure hauling
PTO-powered equipment
Larger mowing and conditioning equipment
Drawbar work
General row-crop farming
Livestock and mixed-farm applications

Buyers should confirm the current transmission, hydraulic, PTO, hitch, tire, and drivetrain configuration before pairing this tractor with a particular implement.
Enclosed Cab with Heat and Air Conditioning
The tractor is equipped with an enclosed operator cab, heat, and air conditioning.
For a tractor designed to spend long days in field applications, an enclosed cab provides protection from dust, wind, crop residue, summer heat, and colder seasonal conditions.
The seller has confirmed that the tractor is equipped with heat and air conditioning. Current operating performance of those systems should be checked during an inspection.
Rear Weights and Agricultural Configuration
Rear weights are included with the tractor and provide additional ballast for agricultural work.
Ballast can be useful when transferring power to the ground during tillage, drawbar work, and other demanding applications. Actual ballast weight has not been supplied, so buyers should verify the current configuration along with tire size and condition.
Transmission, Hydraulics, PTO and Hitch
Published White 2-155 specifications commonly list the Hydraul-Shift partial powershift transmission with 18 forward and 6 reverse speeds. The design combines a conventional gearbox with under, direct, and over power-shift ranges.
The exact transmission installed in this individual tractor has not been independently confirmed and should be verified by the buyer.
Factory references for the model also commonly list:

Closed-center hydraulic system
Approximately 21 GPM total hydraulic flow
Approximately 2,250 PSI hydraulic pressure
Two or three rear hydraulic valves depending on configuration
Independent rear PTO
1,000-RPM PTO speed
Category II/III three-point hitch
Approximately 6,400 lb published rear lift capacity at 24 inches

These are model-reference specifications, not representations that every component on this modified 1979 tractor remains in original factory configuration.
A Serious Older Tractor with a Major Engine Upgrade
Older high-horsepower tractors continue to appeal to farms looking for substantial mechanical equipment without many of the electronic and emissions systems found on newer machines.
This tractor is especially unusual because the original engine has already been replaced with a seller-reported Cummins 5.9L turbo diesel conversion.
Rather than presenting it as an original collector tractor, this White 2-155 is better viewed as a working agricultural platform that has been substantially modified in one of its most important mechanical areas.
Prospective buyers should evaluate the conversion based on installation quality, engine condition, cooling performance, transmission operation, hydraulic performance, and suitability for their intended use.
Price Reduced Again — Now $17,900
This tractor has undergone a significant series of price reductions.
It was originally offered at $22,000, later reduced to $19,900, and has now been lowered again to $17,900.
That represents a total asking-price reduction of $4,100 from the original advertised price.
At the current price, buyers are getting an opportunity to consider a large-frame White row-crop tractor with a seller-reported professional Cummins repower, enclosed cab, heat, air conditioning, rear weights, PTO, hydraulics, and three-point capability.
Buyer Inspection and Verification
Because this is a 1979 tractor with a non-original engine, a detailed inspection is strongly recommended.
Important areas to evaluate include engine cold-start performance, blow-by, oil pressure, cooling-system operation, fluid leaks, engine mounts, fabrication associated with the conversion, transmission operation, brakes, steering, PTO engagement, three-point hitch function, hydraulic performance, electrical systems, gauges, cab accessories, tires, and general drivetrain condition.
Buyers should also request identification information from the installed Cummins engine so that future service parts and technical information can be matched to the correct engine configuration.
Financing, Transportation and Inquiries
Financing assistance may be available to qualified buyers through independent financing providers. Approval, rates, down-payment requirements, terms, and conditions are determined by the financing provider.
Nationwide transportation assistance may also be available through independent equipment-hauling providers. Actual transport dimensions and weight should be confirmed before scheduling shipment because tire configuration, ballast, the engine conversion, and other equipment may affect transportation requirements.
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