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Years in Production / 1985–1991

Hesston

160-90

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the Hesston 160-90.

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156hp

Engine estimate · from PTO

MFWD Optional

Drive

1985–1991

Production years

Hesston

Manufacturer

160-90 / 01

At a glance

Production

Row-Crop tractor

Original price was $56,600 in 1990

Distributor
Hesston
Manufacturer
Fiat

Hydraulics

Pressure
2450 psi168.9 bar
Valves
3
Pump Flow
14.7 gpm55.6 lpm

Hitch

Rear Type
II/III
Rear Lift
12,750 lbs5783 kg

Pto

Rear Pto
independent
Rear Type
540/1000

Electrical

Charging System
alternator
Charging Amps
65

Mechanical

Two- or four-wheel drive

Power steering

Hydraulic disc brakes

160-90 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

Fiat-Iveco 8365.25

turbocharged diesel

6-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
494 ci8.1 L
Bore Stroke
4.53x5.12 inches115 x 130 mm
Fuel System
direct injection
Compression Ratio
15.5:1
Rated Rpm
2200
Starter Volts
12
Cylinders
6
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Engine Options

Fiat-Iveco 8.1L 6-cyl diesel

Fuel Tank
74 gal280.1 L

160-90 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission (Option 1)

Four gears (1-4) in four ranges (I-IV).

Transmission Type
synchronized
Gears
16 forward and reverse

Transmission (Option 2)

Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (low/normal/high) with normal and creeper mode.

Transmission Type
creeper
Gears
24 forward and 8 reverse

Transmission (Option 3)

Four power-shift gears (1-4) in four ranges (I-IV).

Transmission Type
partial power shift
Gears
16 forward and reverse

160-90 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length
174.75 in443 cm
Height (cab)
112.25 in285 cm
Wheelbase
113.5 in288 cm

Dimensions And Tires

2wd Wheelbase
116.75 inches296 cm
4wd Wheelbase
113.5 inches288 cm
Weight
13350 to 14220 pounds
Front Tire
11.0-16
Rear Tire
18.4-38

Tires And Tracks

2wd Ag Front
11.0-16
4wd Ag Front
14.9
Rear Ag
18.4-38

160-90 / 05

Tests (NTTL)

Nebraska Tractor Test 1534

Diesel 16-speed synchro 4WDSeptember 25 - October 8, 1984

PTO performance

Drawbar performance

Id
1534
Power At Rated Engine Speed
141.71 hp105.7 kW
Fuel Use
8.4 gal/hour31.8 l/hour
Fuel Use
8.2 gal/hour31.0 l/hour
Fuel Use
8.3 gal/hour31.4 l/hour
Power At Rated Pto Speed
143.91 hp107.3 kW
Max Power
120.08 hp89.5 kW
Max Pull
13848 lbs6281 kg

Nebraska Tractor Test 1603

Diesel 16-speed powershift 4WDSeptember 30 - October 7, 1986

PTO performance

Drawbar performance

Id
1603
Power At Rated Engine Speed
142.64 hp106.4 kW
Fuel Use
8.9 gal/hour33.7 l/hour
Fuel Use
8.5 gal/hour32.2 l/hour
Fuel Use
8.8 gal/hour33.3 l/hour
Power At Rated Pto Speed
141.40 hp105.4 kW
Max Power
122.39 hp91.3 kW
Max Pull
18256 lbs8280 kg