Compare/Hesston 1180 vs Hesston F130

Hesston 1180 vs Hesston F130

Verdict: Hesston 1180 vs Hesston F130

The Hesston 1180 and the Hesston F130 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Hesston F130 leads on rated power with 115 hp against 107 hp. Hesston F130 is the lighter machine (5,044 kg vs 11,800 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Hesston 1180 holds more fuel (280.1 L vs 219.5 L) for longer stints between fills. Hesston F130 is the newer design (1990 vs 1981). In short: choose the Hesston F130 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

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Best match

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Hesston

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Best match

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Rated power

107 hp

115 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Hesston (a part of Fiat)Reference

FiatReference

Drawbar performanceReference

liquid-cooledReference

Original price

$33,500 (1984)Reference

$50,925 (1992)Reference

Drive

4x4 MFWD 4WD optionalReference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Distributor

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HesstonReference

Variants

1180DT

4WDReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

280.1 LReference

219.5 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

69.9 kWReference

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Displacement

5.5 LReference

5.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

103 x 110 mmReference

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Compression

15.7:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2550Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Power at rated engine speed

80.1 kWReference

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Max power

69.9 kWReference

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Transmission

Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

64 forward and 32 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

76.1 kWReference

85.8 kWReference

PTO (tested)

80.1 kWReference

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Type

open centerReference

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Pressure

168.9 barReference

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Valves

2Reference

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Pump flow

50.3 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIIN optionalReference

IIReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

77.7 kWReference

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Rear lift

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3545 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

267 cmReference

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Weight

11800 to 13100 poundsReference

5044 kgReference

Front tire

11.00-16Reference

Rear tire

18.4-38Reference

Ag front

14.9-28 (4WD)Reference

11.00-16Reference

Ag rear

18.4-38Reference

Length

418 cmReference

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Height (hood)

179 cmReference

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Height (cab)

284 cmReference

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Operating weight

5942 kgReference

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Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

65Reference

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Test results

Fuel use

25.0 l/hourReference

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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.