Fiat-Hesston

Hesston originally distinguished itself as an American producer of equipment designed for harvesting and processing hay and other forage crops. In 1977, the Italian firm FIAT acquired Hesston, and subsequently initiated the importation of FIAT tractors into the United States beginning in 1980, leveraging the established Hesston name for distribution. Later, in 1991, AGCO completed the purchase of the Hesston company.