Compare/Hesston 180-90 vs Hesston F130

Hesston 180-90 vs Hesston F130

Verdict: Hesston 180-90 vs Hesston F130

The Hesston 180-90 and the Hesston F130 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 115 hp. Hesston F130 is the lighter machine (5,044 kg vs 13,448 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Hesston 180-90 holds more fuel (280.1 L vs 219.5 L) for longer stints between fills. Hesston F130 is the newer design (1990 vs 1985). In short: choose the Hesston 180-90 for outright pulling power, or the Hesston F130 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

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Best match

Clear

Hesston

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

163 hp

115 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

HesstonReference

Manufacturer

FiatReference

Four power-shift gears (1-4) in four ranges (I-IV).Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Original price

$64,000 (1990)Reference

$50,925 (1992)Reference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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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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Engine

Fuel tank

280.1 LReference

219.5 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

103.3 kWReference

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Displacement

8.1 LReference

5.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

115 x 130 mmReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Compression

15.5:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Power at rated engine speed

120.9 kWReference

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Max power

103.3 kWReference

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Transmission

Type

partial power shiftReference

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Gears

24 forward and 8 reverseReference

64 forward and 32 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

120.8 kWReference

85.8 kWReference

PTO (tested)

121.5 kWReference

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Pressure

168.9 barReference

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Valves

3Reference

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Pump flow

55.6 lpmReference

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Rear Type

II/IIIReference

IIReference

Rear lift

5783 kgReference

3545 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

540/1000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

120.1 kWReference

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Dimensions

4WD Wheelbase

288 cmReference

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Weight

13448 to 15520 poundsReference

5044 kgReference

Front tire

11.00-16Reference

Rear tire

20.8-38Reference

18.4-38Reference

4WD Ag front

16.9-28Reference

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Ag rear

20.8-38Reference

18.4-38Reference

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

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Ag front

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11.00-16Reference

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

65Reference

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Hesston 180-90 Height

4WD Hood

182 cmReference

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Cab

293 cmReference

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Test results

Fuel use

37.5 l/hourReference

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Max pull

8951 kgReference

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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.