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Hesston 780 vs Hesston 90-90

Verdict: Hesston 780 vs Hesston 90-90

The Hesston 780 and the Hesston 90-90 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Hesston 90-90 leads on rated power with 81 hp against 70 hp. Hesston 90-90 is the lighter machine (3,284 kg vs 5,495 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Hesston 90-90 is the newer design (1984 vs 1981). In short: choose the Hesston 90-90 for outright pulling power, or the Hesston 780 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 780 Tractor
Hesston
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Hesston 90-90 Tractor
Hesston
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
70 hp
81 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
Hesston (a part of Fiat)Reference
FiatReference
Four gears with four ranges provides sixteen forward speeds.Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Distributor
HesstonReference
Variants
780
2WDReference
780DT
4WDReference
Engine
Fuel tank
79.9 LReference
Drawbar (tested)
46.9 kWReference
Displacement
3.7 LReference
4.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
102 x 110 mmReference
Compression
17:1Reference
Rated RPM
2500Reference
Starter
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
Power at rated engine speed
52.6 kWReference
Max power
44.7 kWReference
Engine
67.1 kWReference
Power
67.1 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
8 forward and reverseReference
20 forward and 8 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
52.2 kWReference
60.4 kWReference
PTO (tested)
52.6 kWReference
Type
mechanical shuttleReference
open centerReference
Pressure
186.3 barReference
Valves
2Reference
2Reference
Pump flow
41.6 lpmReference
43.9 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIReference
IIReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540/1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
49.7 kWReference
Rear lift
2874 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
226 cmReference
245 cmReference
Weight
5495 to 6200 poundsReference
3284 kgReference
Front tire
7.50-16Reference
10.00-16Reference
Rear tire
18.4-30Reference
18.4-34Reference
Ag front
12.4-24 (4WD)Reference
10.00-16Reference
Ag rear
18.4-30Reference
18.4-34Reference
2WD Length
342 cmReference
4WD Length
365 cmReference
2WD Operating
2492 kgReference
4WD Operating
2812 kgReference
Ballasted
4581 kgReference
Hesston 780 attachments
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
Charging amps
55Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
Attachment overview
Hesston 780 Height
2WD Hood
151 cmReference
4WD Hood
152 cmReference
ROPS
260 cmReference
Cab
262 cmReference
Test results
Fuel use
15.1 l/hourReference
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.

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