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Hesston 1580 vs Hesston 160-90
Verdict: Hesston 1580 vs Hesston 160-90
The Hesston 1580 and the Hesston 160-90 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Hesston 160-90 leads on rated power with 142 hp against 141 hp. Hesston 160-90 is the newer design (1985 vs 1981). In short: choose the Hesston 160-90 for outright pulling power, or the Hesston 1580 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
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Hesston
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
141 hp
142 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Hesston (a part of Fiat)Reference
FiatReference
Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (L, M, H).Reference
Four power-shift gears (1-4) in four ranges (I-IV).Reference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
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Distributor
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HesstonReference
Variants
1580DT
4WDReference
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160-90
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similar Fiat modelReference
160-90DT
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4WDReference
Engine
Fuel tank
280.1 LReference
280.1 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
92.5 kWReference
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Drawbar (tested)
91.8 kWReference
91.3 kWReference
Displacement
8.1 LReference
8.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
115 x 130 mmReference
115 x 130 mmReference
Compression
15.5:1Reference
15.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power at rated engine speed
105.5 kWReference
106.4 kWReference
Max power
91.8 kWReference
91.3 kWReference
Fuel system
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direct injectionReference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and reverseReference
24 forward and 8 reverseReference
Clutch
hydraulic dry discReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
102.9 kWReference
105.1 kWReference
PTO (tested)
105.5 kWReference
106.4 kWReference
Type
open centerReference
partial power shiftReference
Pressure
168.9 barReference
168.9 barReference
Valves
3Reference
3Reference
Pump flow
55.6 lpmReference
55.6 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIIN optionalReference
II/IIIReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540/1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
101.5 kWReference
105.4 kWReference
Rear lift
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5783 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
288 cmReference
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Weight
13350 to 15200 poundsReference
13350 to 14220 poundsReference
Front tire
11.00-16Reference
11.0-16Reference
Rear tire
18.4-38Reference
18.4-38Reference
Ag front
14.9-28 (4WD)Reference
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Ag rear
18.4-38Reference
18.4-38Reference
2WD Length
432 cmReference
432 cmReference
4WD Length
443 cmReference
443 cmReference
2WD Operating weight
6055 kgReference
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4WD Operating weight
6894 kgReference
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2WD Wheelbase
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296 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
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288 cmReference
2WD Ag front
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11.0-16Reference
4WD Ag front
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14.9Reference
2WD Shipping weight
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6055 kgReference
4WD Shipping weight
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6450 kgReference
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
65Reference
65Reference
Hesston 1580 Height
2WD Hood
183 cmReference
183 cmReference
4WD Hood
182 cmReference
182 cmReference
Cab
285 cmReference
285 cmReference
Test results
Fuel use
31.4 l/hourReference
33.3 l/hourReference
Max pull
6959 kgReference
8280 kgReference
Hesston 160-90 Height
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.