Overview
The Hesston 160-90 is a row-crop tractor manufactured by Fiat and distributed between 1985 and 1991 in both two-wheel and four-wheel drive configurations. It features an 8.1L 6-cylinder turbocharged Fiat-Iveco diesel engine and was offered with various transmission options including a 16-speed synchronized, a 24-speed creeper, and a 16-speed partial power shift.
Ideal Applications
High-Capacity Rear Lift and Hydraulics:
Equipped with a Category II/III rear hitch providing 12,750 lbs of lift capacity, the system operates at 2450 psi with a pump flow of 14.7 gpm and includes three valves.
Tested Drawbar and PTO Output:
In Nebraska Tractor Test 1603, the 16-speed powershift 4WD configuration recorded a maximum pull of 18,256 lbs and a maximum PTO power of 142.64 hp at rated engine speed.
Heavy-Duty Chassis and Tire Configurations:
The 4WD variant has a shipping weight of 14,220 lbs and a 113.5-inch wheelbase, utilizing 14.9 front tires and 18.4-38 rear tires for operation.
Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor / Original price was $56,600 in 1990 |
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| Distributor | Hesston |
| Manufacturer | Fiat |
Engine
| Engine type | Fiat-Iveco 8.1L 6-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 74 gal (280.1 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.53x5.12 inches (115 x 130 mm) |
| Compression | 15.5:1 |
| Description | Fiat-Iveco 8365.25 / turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 494 ci (8.1 L) |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Drawbar (tested) | 122.39 hp (91.3 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 141 hp (105.1 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 142.64 hp (106.4 kW) |
Transmission
| Description | Four gears (1-4) in four ranges (I-IV). / Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (low/normal/high) with normal and creeper mode. / Four power-shift gears (1-4) in four ranges (I-IV). |
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| Gears | 16 forward and reverse / 24 forward and 8 reverse / 16 forward and reverse |
| Type | synchronized / creeper / partial power shift |
| Transmission type | 16-speed synchronized / 24-speed creeper / 16-speed partial power shift |
| Transmission type | 16-speed synchronized / 24-speed creeper / 16-speed partial power shift |
Mechanical
| Description | Power steering / Hydraulic disc brakes |
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| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
Hydraulics
| Pressure | 2450 psi (168.9 bar) |
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| Pump flow | 14.7 gpm (55.6 lpm) |
| Valves | 3 |
Hitch
| Rear lift | 12,750 lbs (5783 kg) |
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| Rear Type | II/III |
PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Electrical
| Charging amps | 65 |
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| Charging system | alternator |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Length | 170.25 inches (432 cm) |
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| 2WD Shipping weight | 13350 lbs (6055 kg) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 116.75 inches (296 cm) |
| 4WD Length | 174.75 inches (443 cm) |
| 4WD Shipping weight | 14,220 lbs (6450 kg) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 113.5 inches (288 cm) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 116.75 inches (296 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 113.5 inches (288 cm) |
| Front tire | 11.0-16 |
| Rear tire | 18.4-38 |
| Weight | 13350 to 14220 pounds |
| 2WD Ag front | 11.0-16 |
| 4WD Ag front | 14.9 |
| Ag rear | 18.4-38 |
Hesston 160-90 Height
| 2WD Hood | 72.25 inches (183 cm) |
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| 4WD Hood | 71.75 inches (182 cm) |
| Cab | 112.25 inches (285 cm) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1534
| Description | Diesel 16-speed synchro 4WDSeptember 25 - October 8, 1984Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1534 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance |
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| Fuel use | 8.4 gal/hour (31.8 l/hour) / 8.2 gal/hour (31.0 l/hour) / 8.3 gal/hour (31.4 l/hour) |
| Max power | 120.08 hp (89.5 kW) |
| Max pull | 13848 lbs (6281 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 141.71 hp (105.7 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 143.91 hp (107.3 kW) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1603
| Description | Diesel 16-speed powershift 4WDSeptember 30 - October 7, 1986Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1603 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance |
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| Fuel use | 8.9 gal/hour (33.7 l/hour) / 8.5 gal/hour (32.2 l/hour) / 8.8 gal/hour (33.3 l/hour) |
| Max power | 122.39 hp (91.3 kW) |
| Max pull | 18256 lbs (8280 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 142.64 hp (106.4 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 141.40 hp (105.4 kW) |
References
| Description | 90 Series Tractors - 107 to 162 PTO HP published in 1987, by Hesston |
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Speeds
| Description | With 20.8-38 rear tires. / With 20.8-38 rear tires. / With 20.8-38 rear tires. |
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Tractor Tests
| Description | NTTL 1534: diesel 16-speed synchro 4WD / NTTL 1603: diesel 16-speed powershift 4WD |
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Variants
| 160-90 | 2WD / similar Fiat model |
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| 160-90DT | 4WD |