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Hesston 160-90 vs Hesston 180-90
Verdict: Hesston 160-90 vs Hesston 180-90
The Hesston 160-90 and the Hesston 180-90 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Hesston 180-90 leads on rated power with 163 hp against 142 hp. Hesston 160-90 is the lighter machine (13,350 kg vs 13,448 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. In short: choose the Hesston 180-90 for outright pulling power, or the Hesston 160-90 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
142 hp
163 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
HesstonReference
HesstonReference
Manufacturer
FiatReference
FiatReference
Four power-shift gears (1-4) in four ranges (I-IV).Reference
Four power-shift gears (1-4) in four ranges (I-IV).Reference
Original price
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$64,000 (1990)Reference
Steering
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hydrostatic powerReference
Variants
160-90
similar Fiat modelReference
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160-90DT
4WDReference
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180-90
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similar Fiat modelReference
180-90DT
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4WDReference
Engine
Fuel tank
280.1 LReference
280.1 LReference
Drawbar (tested)
91.3 kWReference
103.3 kWReference
Displacement
8.1 LReference
8.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
115 x 130 mmReference
115 x 130 mmReference
Fuel system
direct injectionReference
direct injectionReference
Compression
15.5:1Reference
15.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power at rated engine speed
106.4 kWReference
120.9 kWReference
Max power
91.3 kWReference
103.3 kWReference
Transmission
Type
partial power shiftReference
partial power shiftReference
Gears
24 forward and 8 reverseReference
24 forward and 8 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
105.1 kWReference
120.8 kWReference
PTO (tested)
106.4 kWReference
121.5 kWReference
Pressure
168.9 barReference
168.9 barReference
Valves
3Reference
3Reference
Pump flow
55.6 lpmReference
55.6 lpmReference
Rear Type
II/IIIReference
II/IIIReference
Rear lift
5783 kgReference
5783 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
105.4 kWReference
120.1 kWReference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
296 cmReference
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4WD Wheelbase
288 cmReference
288 cmReference
Weight
13350 to 14220 poundsReference
13448 to 15520 poundsReference
Front tire
11.0-16Reference
11.00-16Reference
Rear tire
18.4-38Reference
20.8-38Reference
2WD Ag front
11.0-16Reference
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4WD Ag front
14.9Reference
16.9-28Reference
Ag rear
18.4-38Reference
20.8-38Reference
2WD Length
432 cmReference
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4WD Length
443 cmReference
450 cmReference
2WD Shipping weight
6055 kgReference
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4WD Shipping weight
6450 kgReference
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4WD Shipping
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6494 kgReference
4WD Operating
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7039 kgReference
Ballasted
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8947 kgReference
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
65Reference
65Reference
Hesston 160-90 Height
2WD Hood
183 cmReference
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4WD Hood
182 cmReference
182 cmReference
Cab
285 cmReference
293 cmReference
Test results
Fuel use
33.3 l/hourReference
37.5 l/hourReference
Max pull
8280 kgReference
8951 kgReference
Speeds
Hesston 180-90 Height
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.