Hesston 160-90
The Hesston 160-90 is a tractor produced by Hesston. It is equipped with a 494 ci 8.1 L engine. The listed engine power is 142.64 hp 106.4 kW. Transmission: 16 forward and reverse. Operating weight: 13350 to 14220 pounds.
Engine Power
142.64 hp
106.4 kW
Fuel & Capacities
74 gal
280.1 L
Transmission
16 forward and reverse
Operating Weight
13350 to 14220 pounds
Overview
 | 1985 - 1991
Row-Crop tractorFiat built
Row-Crop tractor
Fiat built |
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Production | |
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Distributor | Hesston |
Manufacturer | Fiat |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Original price was $56,600 in 1990 | |
Variants | |
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160-90 | 2WD |
160-90DT | 4WD |
160-90 | similar Fiat model |
Hesston 160-90 Engine | |
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Fiat-Iveco 8.1L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 74 gal
280.1 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Hesston 160-90 Power | |
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PTO (claimed) | 141 hp
105.1 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 122.39 hp
91.3 kW |
PTO (tested) | 142.64 hp
106.4 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Hydraulic disc brakes |
Hydraulics | |
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Pressure | 2450 psi
168.9 bar |
Valves | 3 |
Pump flow | 14.7 gpm
55.6 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II/III |
Rear lift | 12,750 lbs
5783 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 116.75 inches
296 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 113.5 inches
288 cm |
Weight | 13350 to 14220 pounds |
Front tire | 11.0-16 |
Rear tire | 18.4-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 65 |
References | |
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90 Series Tractors - 107 to 162 PTO HP published in 1987, by Hesston |
Engine
Engine Detail — 494 ci / 8.1 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Fiat-Iveco 8365.25 |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 494 ci
8.1 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.53x5.12 inches
115 x 130 mm |
Fuel system | direct injection |
Compression | 15.5:1 |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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16-speed synchronized | |
24-speed creeper | |
16-speed partial power shift |
Transmission — 16 forward and reverse synchronized
Type | synchronized |
Gears | 16 forward and reverse |
Four gears (1-4) in four ranges (I-IV). | |
With 20.8-38 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — 24 forward and 8 reverse creeper
Type | creeper |
Gears | 24 forward and 8 reverse |
Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (low/normal/high) with normal and creeper mode. | |
With 20.8-38 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — 16 forward and reverse partial power shift
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and reverse |
Four power-shift gears (1-4) in four ranges (I-IV). | |
With 20.8-38 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
Hesston 160-90 Tires | |
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2WD Ag front | 11.0-16 |
4WD Ag front | 14.9 |
Ag rear | 18.4-38 |
Dimensions | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 116.75 inches
296 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 113.5 inches
288 cm |
2WD Length | 170.25 inches
432 cm |
4WD Length | 174.75 inches
443 cm |
2WD Shipping weight | 13350 lbs
6055 kg |
4WD Shipping weight | 14,220 lbs
6450 kg |
Hesston 160-90 Height | |
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2WD Hood | 72.25 inches
183 cm |
4WD Hood | 71.75 inches
182 cm |
Cab | 112.25 inches
285 cm |
Tests
Tractor Tests | |
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NTTL 1534: diesel 16-speed synchro 4WD | |
NTTL 1603: diesel 16-speed powershift 4WD |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1534 | |
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Diesel 16-speed synchro 4WD
September 25 - October 8, 1984
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1534 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 141.71 hp
105.7 kW |
Fuel use | 8.4 gal/hour
31.8 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 143.91 hp
107.3 kW |
Fuel use | 8.2 gal/hour
31.0 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 120.08 hp
89.5 kW |
Fuel use | 8.3 gal/hour
31.4 l/hour |
Max pull | 13848 lbs
6281 kg |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1603 | |
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Diesel 16-speed powershift 4WD
September 30 - October 7, 1986
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1603 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 142.64 hp
106.4 kW |
Fuel use | 8.9 gal/hour
33.7 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 141.40 hp
105.4 kW |
Fuel use | 8.5 gal/hour
32.2 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 122.39 hp
91.3 kW |
Fuel use | 8.8 gal/hour
33.3 l/hour |
Max pull | 18256 lbs
8280 kg |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Hesston 160-90 based on its 142.64 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 5 to 7 Bottom (18")5 - 7 铧 (45 cm) | Commercial / Field Scale | Large acreage tillage; requires front ballast weights. |
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 | 15 to 22 ft Folding Disc4.5 - 6.7 m 折叠式圆盘耙 | Commercial / Field Scale | Wide 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 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 160-90.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 10 hrs
Approximately 10 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (74 gal / 280.1 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~7.4 gal/hr (28.1 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 160-90 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Hesston 160-90.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)142.6 hp
Kilowatts (kW)106.4 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)144.6 PS
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