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Hesston 1180 vs Hesston 140-90

Verdict: Hesston 1180 vs Hesston 140-90

The Hesston 1180 and the Hesston 140-90 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Hesston 140-90 leads on rated power with 123 hp against 107 hp. Hesston 1180 is the lighter machine (11,800 kg vs 12,015 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Hesston 140-90 is the newer design (1985 vs 1981). In short: choose the Hesston 140-90 for outright pulling power, or the Hesston 1180 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs
Hesston 1180 Tractor
Hesston
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Hesston 140-90 Tractor
Hesston
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
107 hp
123 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
Hesston (a part of Fiat)Reference
FiatReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Four power-shift gears in four ranges.Reference
Original price
$33,500 (1984)Reference
Drive
4x4 MFWD 4WD optionalReference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
Distributor
HesstonReference
Variants
1180DT
4WDReference
140-90
2WDReference
140-90DT
4WDReference
Engine
Fuel tank
280.1 LReference
280.1 LReference
Drawbar (tested)
69.9 kWReference
78.7 kWReference
Displacement
5.5 LReference
5.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
103 x 110 mmReference
104 x 115 mmReference
Compression
15.7:1Reference
16.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
2550Reference
2500Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power at rated engine speed
80.1 kWReference
92.0 kWReference
Max power
69.9 kWReference
78.7 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and reverseReference
24 forward and 8 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
76.1 kWReference
91.7 kWReference
PTO (tested)
80.1 kWReference
92.0 kWReference
Type
open centerReference
partial power shiftReference
Pressure
168.9 barReference
168.9 barReference
Valves
2Reference
3Reference
Pump flow
50.3 lpmReference
50.7 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIIN optionalReference
II/IIIReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540/1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
77.7 kWReference
91.6 kWReference
Rear lift
4422 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
267 cmReference
Weight
11800 to 13100 poundsReference
12015 to 14565 poundsReference
Front tire
11.00-16Reference
11.00-16Reference
Rear tire
18.4-38Reference
18.4-38Reference
Ag front
14.9-28 (4WD)Reference
Ag rear
18.4-38Reference
18.4-38Reference
Length
418 cmReference
Height (hood)
179 cmReference
Height (cab)
284 cmReference
Operating weight
5942 kgReference
2WD Wheelbase
274 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
267 cmReference
2WD Ag front
11.00-16Reference
4WD Ag front
14.9-28Reference
2WD Length
413 cmReference
4WD Length
418 cmReference
2WD Shipping
5450 kgReference
4WD Shipping
6050 kgReference
4WD Operating
6606 kgReference
Ballasted
7450 kgReference
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
65Reference
65Reference
Test results
Fuel use
25.0 l/hourReference
27.3 l/hourReference
Max pull
5754 kgReference
Hesston 140-90 Height
2WD Hood
179 cmReference
4WD Hood
179 cmReference
Cab
284 cmReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.

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