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Hesston 180-90 vs Hesston 1880
Verdict: Hesston 180-90 vs Hesston 1880
The Hesston 180-90 and the Hesston 1880 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 162 hp. Hesston 180-90 is the newer design (1985 vs 1981). In short: choose the Hesston 180-90 for outright pulling power, or the Hesston 1880 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
163 hp
162 hp
Confidence
40%
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 (1-4) in four ranges (I-IV).Reference
Drawbar performanceReference
Original price
$64,000 (1990)Reference
$57,125 (1990)Reference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
hydrostatic powerReference
Drive
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4x4 MFWD 4WD optionalReference
Variants
180-90
similar Fiat modelReference
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180-90DT
4WDReference
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1880DT
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4WDReference
Engine
Fuel tank
280.1 LReference
280.1 LReference
Drawbar (tested)
103.3 kWReference
101.8 kWReference
Displacement
8.1 LReference
8.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
115 x 130 mmReference
115 x 130 mmReference
Fuel system
direct injectionReference
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Compression
15.5:1Reference
15.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power at rated engine speed
120.9 kWReference
121.2 kWReference
Max power
103.3 kWReference
101.8 kWReference
Transmission
Type
partial power shiftReference
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Gears
24 forward and 8 reverseReference
12 forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
120.8 kWReference
119.3 kWReference
PTO (tested)
121.5 kWReference
121.2 kWReference
Pressure
168.9 barReference
168.9 barReference
Valves
3Reference
3Reference
Pump flow
55.6 lpmReference
55.6 lpmReference
Rear Type
II/IIIReference
IIIN optionalReference
Rear lift
5783 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1000Reference
1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
120.1 kWReference
119.2 kWReference
Dimensions
4WD Wheelbase
288 cmReference
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Weight
13448 to 15520 poundsReference
13448 to 16990 poundsReference
Front tire
11.00-16Reference
11.00-16Reference
Rear tire
20.8-38Reference
20.8-38Reference
4WD Ag front
16.9-28Reference
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Ag rear
20.8-38Reference
20.8-38Reference
4WD Length
450 cmReference
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4WD Shipping
6494 kgReference
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4WD Operating
7039 kgReference
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Ballasted
8947 kgReference
8940 kgReference
Wheelbase
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288 cmReference
Ag front
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16.9-28 (4WD)Reference
Length
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450 cmReference
Operating
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7706 kgReference
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
65Reference
65Reference
Ground
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negativeReference
Battery volts
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12Reference
Hesston 180-90 Height
4WD Hood
182 cmReference
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Cab
293 cmReference
293 cmReference
Test results
Fuel use
37.5 l/hourReference
35.6 l/hourReference
Max pull
8951 kgReference
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Speeds
Hesston 1880 Height
Hood
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182 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.