Hesston 180-90
The Hesston 180-90 is a tractor produced by Hesston. It is equipped with a 494 ci 8.1 L engine. The listed engine power is 162.15 hp 120.9 kW. Transmission: 16 forward and reverse. Operating weight: 13448 to 15520 pounds.
Engine Power
162.15 hp
120.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
74 gal
280.1 L
Transmission
16 forward and reverse
Operating Weight
13448 to 15520 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 | $64,000 (1990) |
Variants | |
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180-90 | 2WD |
180-90DT | 4WD |
180-90 | similar Fiat model |
Hesston 180-90 Engine | |
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Fiat-Iveco 8.1L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 74 gal
280.1 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Hesston 180-90 Power | |
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PTO (claimed) | 162 hp
120.8 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 138.56 hp
103.3 kW |
PTO (tested) | 162.87 hp
121.5 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Steering | hydrostatic power |
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 | 1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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4WD Wheelbase | 116.75 inches
296 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 113.5 inches
288 cm |
Weight | 13448 to 15520 pounds |
Front tire | 11.00-16 |
Rear tire | 20.8-38 |
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 180-90 Tires | |
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4WD Ag front | 11.00-16 |
4WD Ag front | 16.9-28 |
Ag rear | 20.8-38 |
Dimensions | |
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4WD Wheelbase | 116.75 inches
296 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 113.5 inches
288 cm |
4WD Length | 171.75 inches
436 cm |
4WD Length | 177.5 inches
450 cm |
Hesston 180-90 Weight | |
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4WD Shipping | 13,448 lbs
6100 kg |
4WD Shipping | 14,318 lbs
6494 kg |
4WD Operating | 15,520 lbs
7039 kg |
Ballasted | 19,725 lbs
8947 kg |
Hesston 180-90 Height | |
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4WD Hood | 72.25 inches
183 cm |
4WD Hood | 71.72 inches
182 cm |
Cab | 115.5 inches
293 cm |
Tests
Tractor Tests | |
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NTTL 1535: diesel 16-speed synchro 4WD | |
NTTL 1581: diesel 16-speed powershift 4WD |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1535 | |
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Diesel 16-speed synchro 4WD
September 25 - October 4, 1984
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1535 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 162.87 hp
121.5 kW |
Fuel use | 9.4 gal/hour
35.6 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 158.66 hp
118.3 kW |
Fuel use | 8.9 gal/hour
33.7 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 137.82 hp
102.8 kW |
Fuel use | 9.2 gal/hour
34.8 l/hour |
Max pull | 14713 lbs
6673 kg |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1581 | |
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Diesel 16-speed powershift 4WD
October 2 - 16, 1985
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1581 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 162.15 hp
120.9 kW |
Fuel use | 10.1 gal/hour
38.2 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 161.07 hp
120.1 kW |
Fuel use | 9.6 gal/hour
36.3 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 138.56 hp
103.3 kW |
Fuel use | 9.9 gal/hour
37.5 l/hour |
Max pull | 19734 lbs
8951 kg |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Hesston 180-90 based on its 162.15 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
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 | 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 | 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 | 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 180-90.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 8.8 hrs
Approximately 8.8 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (74 gal / 280.1 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~8.4 gal/hr (31.9 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 180-90 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Hesston 180-90.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)162.2 hp
Kilowatts (kW)120.9 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)164.4 PS
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