Hesston 100
The Hesston 100 is a tractor produced by Hesston. It is equipped with a 1276 ci 20.9 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 360 hp / 268.5 kW. Transmission: 16 forward and 2 reverse.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 360 hp / 268.5 kW
Fuel & Capacities
237.75 gal
899.9 L
Transmission
16 forward and 2 reverse
Overview
![]() | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
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Note: the Hesston model 100 is the same as the IMT 5630. The following data is from the 5630 listing. |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Hesston |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |
Built in Belgrade, Yugoslavia | |
Hesston 100 Engine | |
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Mercedes 20.9L 12-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 237.75 gal
899.9 L |
Engine details ... | |
Hesston 100 Transmission | |
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16-speed | |
Transmission details ... |
Hesston 100 Power | |
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Engine | 360 hp
268.5 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Cab standard. |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Front tire | 20.8-38 |
Rear tire | 20.8-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Engine
Note: the Hesston model 100 is the same as the IMT 5630. The following data is from the 5630 listing. |
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Engine Detail — 1276 ci / 20.9 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Mercedes OM-404 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 12-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 1276 ci
20.9 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.92x5.59 inches
125 x 142 mm |
Power | 360 hp
268.5 kW |
Fuel system | direct injection |
Rated RPM | 2000 |
Starter type | electric |
Transmission
Note: the Hesston model 100 is the same as the IMT 5630. The following data is from the 5630 listing. |
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Transmission — 16 forward and 2 reverse
Gears | 16 forward and 2 reverse |
With 20.8-38 tires. | |
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Dimensions
Note: the Hesston model 100 is the same as the IMT 5630. The following data is from the 5630 listing. |
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Hesston 100 Tires | |
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Ag front | 20.8-38 |
Ag rear | 20.8-38 |
Dimensions |
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Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Hesston 100 based on its 360 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 8+ Bottom On-Land Hitch8+ 铧重型机外牵引犁 | Commercial / Field Scale | High horsepower articulated/4WD field plowing. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 15 to 20 ft Batwing4.6 - 6.1 m 宽幅折叠翼 | Commercial / Field Scale | Large commercial field and roadside mowing operations. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机 | Commercial / Field Scale | Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 24 to 36 ft Heavy Duty Field Disc7.3 - 11.0 m 超宽重型整地耙 | Commercial / Field Scale | Broad-acre grain tillage for high-drawbar tractors. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | Large Square Baler (3x4 or 4x4)大方捆商用打捆机 (1.2x1.2 m) | Commercial / Field Scale | High-capacity commercial forage harvesting (1000 RPM PTO). |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Hesston 100.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 12.7 hrs
Approximately 12.7 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (237.8 gal / 900 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~18.7 gal/hr (70.9 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Hesston 100 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Hesston 100.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)360 hp
Kilowatts (kW)268.5 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)365 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
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