Hesston 100-90
The Hesston 100-90 is a tractor produced by Hesston. It is equipped with a 331 ci 5.4 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 100 hp / 74.6 kW. Transmission: 20 forward and 4 reverse. Operating weight: 9,540 lbs 4327 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 100 hp / 74.6 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Diesel
Transmission
20 forward and 4 reverse
Operating Weight
9,540 lbs (4WD)
4327 kg
Overview
 | 1990
90 SeriesRow-Crop tractorFiat built
90 Series
Row-Crop tractor
Fiat built |
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Production | |
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Distributor | Hesston |
Manufacturer | Fiat |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Original price was $39,500 in 1990 | |
Hesston 100-90 Engine | |
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Fiat 5.4L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
Hesston 100-90 Power | |
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Engine | 100 hp
74.6 kW |
Drawbar (claimed) | 78 hp
58.2 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 91.5 hp
68.2 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 77.98 hp
58.1 kW |
PTO (tested) | 91.52 hp
68.2 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Valves | 2 |
Pump flow | 11.6 gpm
43.9 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Rear lift | 5,852 lbs
2654 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 101.3 inches
257 cm |
Weight | 9,540 lbs
4327 kg |
Front tire | 10.00-16 |
Rear tire | 18.4-34 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Engine
Engine Detail — 331 ci / 5.4 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Fiat |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 331 ci
5.4 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.937x4.527 inches
100 x 115 mm |
Power | 100 hp
74.6 kW |
Compression | 17:1 |
Rated RPM | 2500 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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15-speed | |
20-speed |
Transmission — 15 forward and 3 reverse
Gears | 15 forward and 3 reverse |
Transmission — 20 forward and 4 reverse
Gears | 20 forward and 4 reverse |
Dimensions
Hesston 100-90 Tires | |
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Ag front | 10.00-16 |
Ag rear | 18.4-34 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 101.3 inches
257 cm |
Operating weight | 9,540 lbs (4WD)
4327 kg |
Ballasted weight | 11,580 lbs
5252 kg |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1580 | |
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Diesel 15-speed 4WD
October 3 - 10, 1985
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1580 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 91.52 hp
68.2 kW |
Fuel use | 5.7 gal/hour
21.6 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 90.57 hp
67.5 kW |
Fuel use | 5.6 gal/hour
21.2 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 77.98 hp
58.1 kW |
Fuel use | 5.7 gal/hour
21.6 l/hour |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Hesston 100-90 based on its 100 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 4 to 5 Bottom (16-18")4 - 5 铧 (40-45 cm) | Heavy Duty | Heavy primary tillage; semi-mounted hitch recommended. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 10 to 12 ft Flex-Wing3.0 - 3.6 m 折叠双翼 | Heavy Duty | Wide swath pasture and crop residue shredding. |
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 | 10 to 14 ft Tandem / Offset3.0 - 4.2 m 重型交错耙 | Heavy Duty | Aggressive residue cutting in corn/cotton stubble. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | 5x6 Round Baler or 3x3 Mid Square1.5x1.8 m 大圆捆或中型方捆机 | Heavy Duty | High density baling; requires minimum 85 PTO HP. |
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 100-90.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 1.1 hrs
Approximately 1.1 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (5.7 gal / 21.6 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~5.2 gal/hr (19.7 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 100-90 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Hesston 100-90.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)100 hp
Kilowatts (kW)74.6 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)101.4 PS
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