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Hesston 90-90 vs Hesston 980

Verdict: Hesston 90-90 vs Hesston 980

The Hesston 90-90 and the Hesston 980 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Hesston 980 leads on rated power with 91 hp against 81 hp. Hesston 90-90 is the lighter machine (3,284 kg vs 8,251 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 980 for outright pulling power, or the Hesston 90-90 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 90-90 Tractor
Hesston
62
Fit score
Clear
Hesston 980 Tractor
Hesston
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
81 hp
91 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Distributor
HesstonReference
Manufacturer
FiatReference
Hesston (a part of Fiat)Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Four gears with four ranges provides sixteen forward speeds.Reference
Original price
$37,000 (1984)Reference
Drive
4x4 MFWD 4WD (980DT)Reference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
Engine
Engine
67.1 kWReference
Displacement
4.9 LReference
5.2 LReference
Power
67.1 kWReference
Fuel tank
115.8 LReference
Drawbar (tested)
55.9 kWReference
Bore/Stroke
100 x 110 mmReference
Compression
17:1Reference
Rated RPM
2400Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
Power at rated engine speed
67.9 kWReference
Max power
55.9 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
20 forward and 8 reverseReference
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
60.4 kWReference
67.1 kWReference
Type
open centerReference
open centerReference
Valves
2Reference
2Reference
Pump flow
43.9 lpmReference
41.6 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIReference
IIReference
Rear lift
2874 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540/1000Reference
PTO (tested)
67.9 kWReference
Pressure
186.3 barReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
245 cmReference
256 cmReference
Weight
3284 kgReference
8251 to 9125 poundsReference
Front tire
10.00-16Reference
10.00-16 (2WD)Reference
Rear tire
18.4-34Reference
Ag front
10.00-16Reference
12.4-28 (4WD)Reference
Ag rear
18.4-34Reference
16.9-38Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 14.9-24 . Rear: (4WD)Reference
Length
398 cmReference
Operating
4139 kgReference
Ballasted
5735 kgReference
Variants
980
2WDReference
980DT
4WDReference
Hesston 980 attachments
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
Charging amps
55Reference
Attachment overview
Hesston 980 Height
Hood
158 cmReference
ROPS
268 cmReference
Cab
265 cmReference
Test results
Fuel use
20.1 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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