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Hesston 140-90

The Hesston 140-90 is a tractor produced by Hesston. It is equipped with a 358 ci 5.9 L engine. The listed engine power is 123.35 hp 92.0 kW. Transmission: 16 forward and reverse. Operating weight: 12015 to 14565 pounds.

Engine Power
123.35 hp 92.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
74 gal 280.1 L
Transmission
16 forward and reverse
Operating Weight
12015 to 14565 pounds

Overview

Hesston 140-90 tractor photo
1985 - 1991 Row-Crop tractorFiat built Row-Crop tractor Fiat built
Production
Distributor
Hesston
Manufacturer
Fiat
Row-Crop tractor
Original price was $55,500 in 1990
Variants
140-90
2WD
140-90DT
4WD
Hesston 140-90 Engine
Fiat 5.9L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank
74 gal 280.1 L
Engine details ...
Hesston 140-90 Power
PTO (claimed)
123 hp 91.7 kW
Drawbar (tested)
105.52 hp 78.7 kW
PTO (tested)
123.35 hp 92.0 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Power steering
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes
Supercomfort cab standard with air conditioning
Hydraulics
Pressure
2450 psi 168.9 bar
Valves
3
Pump flow
13.4 gpm 50.7 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
II
II/III OptOptional
Rear lift
9750 lbs 4422 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO Type
540/1000
Dimensions & Tires
2WD Wheelbase
108.25 inches 274 cm
4WD Wheelbase
105.25 inches 267 cm
Weight
12015 to 14565 pounds
Front tire
11.00-16
Rear tire
18.4-38
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Charging system
alternator
Charging amps
65
References
140-90 references literature
90 Series Tractors - 107 to 162 PTO HP published in 1987, by Hesston

Engine

Engine Detail — 358 ci / 5.9 L Diesel

Manufacturer
Fiat 8065.25
Configuration
turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
358 ci 5.9 L
Bore/Stroke
4.09x4.52 inches 104 x 115 mm
Compression
16.5:1
Rated RPM
2500
Starter volts
12

Transmission

Transmission options
16-speed synchronized
24-speed creeper
16-speed partial power shift

Transmission — 16 forward and reverse synchronized

Type
synchronized
Gears
16 forward and reverse
140-90 synchronized speeds
Transmission
Type
creeper
Gears
24 forward and 8 reverse

Transmission — 16 forward and reverse partial power shift

Type
partial power shift
Gears
16 forward and reverse
Four power-shift gears in four ranges.

Dimensions

Hesston 140-90 Tires
2WD Ag front
11.00-16
4WD Ag front
14.9-28
Ag rear
18.4-38
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
108.25 inches 274 cm
4WD Wheelbase
105.25 inches 267 cm
2WD Length
162.75 inches 413 cm
4WD Length
164.75 inches 418 cm
Hesston 140-90 Weight
2WD Shipping
12,015 lbs 5450 kg
4WD Shipping
13,338 lbs 6050 kg
4WD Operating
14,565 lbs 6606 kg
Ballasted
16,425 lbs 7450 kg
Hesston 140-90 Height
2WD Hood
70.75 inches 179 cm
4WD Hood
70.5 inches 179 cm
Cab
112 inches 284 cm

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1533
Diesel 16-speed synchro 4WD August 29 - September 7, 1984 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1533 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed
123.35 hp 92.0 kW
Fuel use
7.3 gal/hour 27.6 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed
122.83 hp 91.6 kW
Fuel use
7.2 gal/hour 27.3 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
105.52 hp 78.7 kW
Fuel use
7.2 gal/hour 27.3 l/hour
Max pull
12687 lbs 5754 kg

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for Hesston 140-90 based on its 123.35 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & OperationRecommended SizeWorkload RatingEngineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage
4 to 5 Bottom (16-18")4 - 5 铧 (40-45 cm)Heavy DutyHeavy 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 DutyWide swath pasture and crop residue shredding.
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep
90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机Commercial / Field ScaleDeep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops.
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage
15 to 22 ft Folding Disc4.5 - 6.7 m 折叠式圆盘耙Commercial / Field ScaleWide commercial field leveling; requires hydraulic remotes.
Hay BalerHay & Forage
5x6 Round Baler or 3x3 Mid Square1.5x1.8 m 大圆捆或中型方捆机Heavy DutyHigh 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 140-90.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 11.5 hrs

Approximately 11.5 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (74 gal / 280.1 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~6.4 gal/hr (24.3 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 140-90 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Hesston 140-90.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)123.3 hp
Kilowatts (kW)92 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)125.1 PS

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