USED WHITE 2-155

This 1979 White 2-155 tractor for sale in Dundee, Iowa, combines a heavy-duty White row crop chassis with a seller-reported Cummins 5.9L diesel repower producing approximately 173 horsepower. The conversion was reportedly completed by Del-Clay Implement in Edgewood, Iowa. Additional features include an enclosed cab, heat, air conditioning, rear duals, rear weights, an independent 1,000 RPM PTO, and a Category II/III three-point hitch. The price has been reduced from $22,000 to $19,900, creating an attractive opportunity for farmers searching for a used high-horsepower tractor in Iowa or the greater Midwest. This machine may be suitable for tillage, planting, drawbar work, PTO applications, and general row crop farming. Buyers should inspect the tractor and verify the Cummins installation, hours, transmission configuration, tire condition, hydraulic performance, and all specifications before purchase.
This 1979 White 2-155 tractor for sale in Dundee, Iowa, is a heavy-duty row crop tractor that has been upgraded with a seller-reported Cummins 5.9L turbo diesel repower producing approximately 173 horsepower. Now priced at $19,900 after being reduced from $22,000, this tractor combines the substantial chassis, pulling ability, and straightforward design of the White 2-155 platform with a widely supported Cummins diesel engine.
The tractor is equipped with an enclosed cab, heat, air conditioning, rear duals, and rear weights. According to the seller, the engine conversion was professionally completed by Del-Clay Implement in Edgewood, Iowa. It is being offered as a complete working tractor for tillage, planting, pulling, and other general agricultural applications.
Cummins-Powered White 2-155 Tractor
The most significant feature of this tractor is its Cummins 5.9L diesel conversion. The original White-Hercules engine is no longer installed. Instead, the owner invested in a Cummins-powered setup intended to provide practical serviceability and access to a commonly supported diesel engine platform.
The seller reports that the repowered tractor produces approximately 173 horsepower. Because the engine has been changed from the tractor’s original factory configuration, buyers should independently verify the engine identification, horsepower setting, installation details, and compatibility of all related components.
The Cummins 5.9L engine family is commonly recognized throughout the agricultural, construction, truck, and industrial equipment markets. Parts availability and familiarity among diesel mechanics may make this conversion particularly appealing to buyers who prefer a widely used engine platform.
Built for Heavy Field Applications
The White 2-155 was designed as a substantial row crop tractor capable of handling demanding farm work. Its heavy frame, long wheelbase, closed-center hydraulic system, independent PTO, and Category II/III three-point hitch made it suitable for many larger implements used during its era.
Depending on the implement, field conditions, ballasting, and the tractor’s present configuration, possible applications may include:

Primary and secondary tillage
Field cultivation
Planting
Grain cart work
Large mower or conditioner operation
Manure hauling
Heavy drawbar work
PTO-powered farm equipment
General row crop and livestock-farm duties

The tractor’s rear duals and rear weights add traction and stability, helping transfer power to the ground during demanding field operations. Buyers should verify tire condition, ballast configuration, hydraulic performance, PTO operation, hitch operation, and compatibility with their intended implements.
Enclosed Cab with Heat and Air Conditioning
This White 2-155 includes an enclosed operator cab with both heat and air conditioning. These features provide a more protected working environment during hot summer fieldwork, cold-weather chores, and dusty operating conditions.
The seller has confirmed the presence of heat and A/C, but current performance details were not supplied. Buyers should test both systems during an inspection.
The tractor’s cab configuration also provides protection from wind, dust, crop residue, and changing weather conditions. For buyers planning to spend long hours planting, working ground, or hauling, an enclosed cab can be an important advantage over an open-station tractor.
Duals and Rear Weights Included
The tractor is being sold with rear duals and rear weights. These components are important additions for a tractor in this horsepower and weight class.
Rear duals can provide:

Increased tire contact area
Improved traction in field conditions
Better flotation in softer ground
Added stability under heavy drawbar loads
Reduced slippage when properly configured

Rear weights provide additional ballast and may help the tractor maintain traction while handling larger implements. Exact tire sizes, tire condition, wheel spacing, and the amount of installed ballast should be confirmed directly with the seller.
White 2-155 Transmission and Hydraulic Platform
White 2-155 tractors were commonly equipped with an 18-forward and 6-reverse transmission incorporating White’s Over/Under power-shift system. The exact transmission configuration installed in this tractor has not been confirmed.
Published specifications for the White 2-155 commonly list a closed-center hydraulic system with approximately 21 gallons per minute of total flow, two or three rear hydraulic valves depending on configuration, and approximately 2,250 PSI of hydraulic pressure.
The tractor was also commonly equipped with an independent 1,000 RPM rear PTO and a Category II/III rear three-point hitch with a published lift capacity of approximately 6,400 pounds measured at 24 inches behind the hitch points.
These figures are factory specifications for the model and may not reflect modifications, wear, repairs, or the tractor’s present configuration. Buyers should verify the number of hydraulic remotes, hitch operation, PTO engagement, hydraulic pressure, and flow before purchase.
Price Reduced to $19,900
The asking price has been reduced from $22,000 to $19,900. This reduction gives buyers an opportunity to purchase a Cummins-repowered White row crop tractor for less than the previous asking price.
For buyers comparing older high-horsepower tractors, the value of this machine is centered on its heavy White chassis, seller-reported professional Cummins conversion, enclosed cab, rear duals, rear weights, and reduced price.
The seller has not supplied operating hours, tire percentages, serial number, service records, dyno documentation, or detailed photographs of the engine installation. These items should be requested and reviewed as part of a buyer’s evaluation.
Buyer Inspection and Verification
This is a modified 1979 tractor, and buyers should evaluate it accordingly. An in-person inspection should include:

Cold starting performance
Engine blow-by and exhaust condition
Engine oil pressure
Coolant condition
Evidence of fluid leaks
Repower mounts and fabrication
Cooling-system installation
Engine-to-transmission connection
Gauges and electrical systems
Transmission operation in every range
Over/Under function, if equipped
Clutch and brake operation
PTO engagement
Hydraulic pressure and remote operation
Three-point hitch function
Steering condition
Cab heat and air-conditioning operation
Rear dual and weight mounting
Tire condition
Drawbar and hitch wear

Because the tractor has been repowered, buyers should also request the Cummins engine model, engine serial number, installation documentation, and information about any changes made to the cooling, fuel, electrical, throttle, exhaust, or driveline systems.
Financing, Transportation, and Inquiries
Financing assistance may be available to qualified buyers through independent financing providers. Approval, rates, down-payment requirements, and terms are determined by the financing company.
Nationwide transportation assistance may also be available through independent equipment-hauling providers. Freight costs will depend on the tractor’s dimensions, weight, dual-wheel configuration, pickup requirements, delivery destination, and applicable permit requirements. Removing or repositioning the duals may be necessary for transportation.
Trustworthy Equipment LLC is marketing this tractor on behalf of the seller and can help connect qualified buyers with the appropriate party. Trustworthy Equipment does not own, inspect, warrant, or possess the tractor.
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