Compare/Hesston 130-90 vs Hesston 980

Hesston 130-90 vs Hesston 980

Verdict: Hesston 130-90 vs Hesston 980

The Hesston 130-90 and the Hesston 980 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Hesston 130-90 leads on rated power with 107 hp against 91 hp. Hesston 980 is the lighter machine (8,251 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 130-90 holds more fuel (280.1 L vs 115.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Hesston 130-90 is the newer design (1985 vs 1981). In short: choose the Hesston 130-90 for outright pulling power, or the Hesston 980 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Hesston

Fit score

Best match

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Hesston

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

107 hp

91 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

HesstonReference

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Manufacturer

FiatReference

Hesston (a part of Fiat)Reference

Four power-shift gears in four ranges.Reference

Four gears with four ranges provides sixteen forward speeds.Reference

Drive

4x4 MFWD 4WD (130-90DT)Reference

4x4 MFWD 4WD (980DT)Reference

Original price

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$37,000 (1984)Reference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Variants

980

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2WDReference

130-90

2WDReference

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130-90DT

4WDReference

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980DT

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4WDReference

Engine

Fuel tank

280.1 LReference

115.8 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

67.5 kWReference

55.9 kWReference

Displacement

5.9 LReference

5.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

104 x 115 mmReference

100 x 110 mmReference

Compression

16.5:1Reference

17:1Reference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2400Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Power at rated engine speed

80.1 kWReference

67.9 kWReference

Max power

67.5 kWReference

55.9 kWReference

Transmission

Type

partial power shiftReference

open centerReference

Gears

24 forward and 8 reverseReference

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

79.8 kWReference

67.1 kWReference

PTO (tested)

80.1 kWReference

67.9 kWReference

Pressure

168.9 barReference

186.3 barReference

Valves

3Reference

2Reference

Pump flow

50.7 lpmReference

41.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IIIReference

IIReference

Rear lift

3194 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

79.6 kWReference

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Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

274 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

267 cmReference

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Weight

11800 to 14240 poundsReference

8251 to 9125 poundsReference

Front tire

11.00-16Reference

10.00-16 (2WD)Reference

Rear tire

18.4-38Reference

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2WD Ag front

11.00-16Reference

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4WD Ag front

14.9-28Reference

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Ag rear

18.4-38Reference

16.9-38Reference

2WD Length

413 cmReference

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4WD Length

418 cmReference

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2WD Shipping

5352 kgReference

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4WD Shipping

5942 kgReference

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4WD Operating

6459 kgReference

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Ballasted

7432 kgReference

5735 kgReference

Wheelbase

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256 cmReference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 14.9-24 . Rear: (4WD)Reference

Ag front

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12.4-28 (4WD)Reference

Length

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398 cmReference

Operating

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4139 kgReference

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

65Reference

55Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

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Hesston 130-90 Height

2WD Hood

179 cmReference

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4WD Hood

179 cmReference

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Cab

284 cmReference

265 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

24.6 l/hourReference

20.1 l/hourReference

Max pull

6735 kgReference

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Hesston 980 attachments

Attachment overview

Hesston 980 Height

Hood

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158 cmReference

ROPS

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268 cmReference

Speeds

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.